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Molasses vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Molasses and Chestnut

  • Molasses have more Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Chestnut is higher in Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Molasses covers your daily Magnesium needs 45% more than Chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 4 times less Calcium than Molasses. Molasses contain 205mg of Calcium, while Chestnut contains 46mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Molasses and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Molasses
Molasses
8
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Calcium +345.7%
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.4%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Equal in Copper - 0.472
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +345.7%
Contains more Iron +172.8%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.4%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Equal in Copper - 0.472

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.
Molasses
Molasses
5
:
5
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
3
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Carbs +169.2%
Contains more Other +364.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1280%
Contains more Water +211.6%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Carbs +169.2%
Contains more Other +364.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1280%
Contains more Water +211.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 27.76g Molasses
Protein 0g 2g Chestnut
Fats 0.1g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 74.73g 27.76g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 131kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Chestnut
Calcium 205mg 46mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.73mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 54mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 1464mg 715mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.29mg 0.25mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.472mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.854mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.731mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.316mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.233mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 38µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.26g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.