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Molasses vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Chewing gum?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chewing gum is higher in Fiber.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% more.

We used Molasses and Chewing gum types in this article.

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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
9
:
1
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +73100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +73100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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
:
0
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Chewing gum
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Water +741.2%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Water +741.2%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
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2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 94.3g Chewing gum
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Chewing gum
Carbs 74.73g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 290kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 66.08g Chewing gum
Fiber 0g 2.4g Chewing gum
Calcium 205mg 0mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 0mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 0mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 2mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0.29mg 0mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.042g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.137g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.