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Molasses vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and cashew

  • Molasses have more potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium, while cashew has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and iron.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 190% higher.
  • Cashew contains 6 times less calcium than molasses. Molasses contain 205mg of calcium, while cashew contains 37mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +350.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1893.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1812.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
~equal in Manganese ~1.655mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Cashew
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +931.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.864mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Cashew
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.5%
Contains more WaterWater +320.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +43750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74265.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15590%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cashew
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80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +406%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23740%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25480%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Cashew
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.487mg 2.195mg 190%
Phosphorus 31mg 593mg 80%
Fats 0.1g 43.85g 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 23.797g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 7.845g 52%
Zinc 0.29mg 5.78mg 50%
Protein 0g 18.22g 36%
Saturated fat 0.018g 7.783g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.423mg 32%
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg 28%
Iron 4.72mg 6.68mg 25%
Potassium 1464mg 660mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.417mg 19%
Calcium 205mg 37mg 17%
Fructose 12.79g 0.05g 16%
Carbs 74.73g 30.19g 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Calories 290kcal 553kcal 13%
Magnesium 242mg 292mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Folate 0µg 25µg 6%
Manganese 1.53mg 1.655mg 5%
Selenium 17.8µg 19.9µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.058mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.864mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.062mg 1%
Sodium 37mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Molasses
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.