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Molasses vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Molasses and Chocolate ice cream

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Chocolate ice cream have more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 60% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 12 times less Vitamin B6 than Molasses. Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate ice cream has 0.055mg.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488%
Contains more IronIron +407.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1118.2%
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 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165%
Contains more OtherOther +153.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more WaterWater +154.7%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9931.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Chocolate ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 290kcal 216kcal Molasses
Protein 0g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.1g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 74.73g 27g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 28.2g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Molasses
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 242mg 29mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 109mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 249mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.93mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 25.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.487mg 0.135mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 31mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 37mg 76mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 1.53mg 0.14mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 2.5µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.226mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.554mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.055mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 0µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 13.3mg 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 0.018g 6.8g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.