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Molasses vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Chinese broccoli

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin K 71% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 14 times more Selenium than Chinese broccoli. While Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, Chinese broccoli has only 1.3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +742.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +460.9%
Contains more Copper +698.4%
Contains more Manganese +479.5%
Contains more Selenium +1269.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +742.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +460.9%
Contains more Copper +698.4%
Contains more Manganese +479.5%
Contains more Selenium +1269.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1861.4%
Contains more Other +317.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +327.7%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +1861.4%
Contains more Other +317.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +327.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 1.31g Molasses
Protein 0g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 74.73g 3.81g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 22kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 205mg 100mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.56mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 18mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 1464mg 261mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.29mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.487mg 0.061mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.264mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1.3µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.437mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.159mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.07mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.11g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
18%
Chinese broccoli

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 - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.