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Molasses vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between molasses and cheese

  • Molasses have more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 94% more than molasses.
  • Molasses have 57 times more manganese than cheese. While molasses have 1.53mg of manganese, cheese has only 0.027mg.
  • Molasses have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +796.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1826.3%
Contains more IronIron +3271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1523.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1155.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1367.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.1%

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%
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2318.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +33210%
Contains more WaterWater +69.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2742%

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4484.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.018g 18.867g 86%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.027mg 65%
Phosphorus 31mg 455mg 61%
Iron 4.72mg 0.14mg 57%
Copper 0.487mg 0.03mg 51%
Fats 0.1g 33.31g 51%
Magnesium 242mg 27mg 51%
Calcium 205mg 710mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0g 22.87g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.066mg 46%
Potassium 1464mg 76mg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.428mg 33%
Zinc 0.29mg 3.64mg 30%
Sodium 37mg 653mg 27%
Carbs 74.73g 3.09g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 9.246g 23%
Selenium 17.8µg 28.5µg 19%
Fructose 12.79g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.41mg 8%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Calories 290kcal 404kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.059mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 16.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.849g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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