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Molasses vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between molasses and chinese cuisine?

  • Molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium, yet chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 60% more.
  • Molasses have 16 times more Magnesium than chinese cuisine. While molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, chinese cuisine has only 15mg.

We used Molasses and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1513.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +831.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +617.6%
Contains more IronIron +325.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +940.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +417.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.2%

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%
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.4%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +925.1%
Contains more OtherOther +118.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more WaterWater +260.4%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3703.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4160%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2412.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1627.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2225.5%
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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 290kcal 105kcal Molasses
Protein 0g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.1g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 74.73g 5.79g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 7.29g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Molasses
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 242mg 15mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 22mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 204mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.11mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.487mg 0.049mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 31mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 37mg 409mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 1.53mg 0.147mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 6.7µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.033mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.443mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.161mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 0µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Molasses
Choline 13.3mg 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.978g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Fructose 12.79g 0.55g Molasses
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.