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Molasses vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and chocolate milk?

  • Molasses are richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and selenium, yet chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 63% higher.
  • Molasses have 20 times more iron than chocolate milk. Molasses have 4.72mg of iron, while chocolate milk has 0.24mg.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Molasses and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1761.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +776.6%
Contains more IronIron +1866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +649.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1887%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%

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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +644%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1575%
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 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.7%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3290%
Contains more WaterWater +276.3%

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 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2993.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148%

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 milk
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 milk DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.077mg 63%
Iron 4.72mg 0.24mg 56%
Magnesium 242mg 13mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.04mg 48%
Copper 0.487mg 0.065mg 47%
Potassium 1464mg 167mg 38%
Selenium 17.8µg 1.9µg 29%
Carbs 74.73g 10.34g 21%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.162mg 12%
Calories 290kcal 83kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.295mg 10%
Phosphorus 31mg 101mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.104g 9%
Calcium 205mg 112mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Protein 0g 3.17g 6%
Fats 0.1g 3.39g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.125mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.99g 2%
Sodium 37mg 60mg 1%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Choline 13.3mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.037mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.086g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.