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Molasses vs. Chunky bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Chunky bar

  • Molasses have more Iron, and Calcium, however, Chunky bar is higher in Fiber.
  • Chunky bar covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 5 times more Iron than Chunky bar. While Molasses have 4.72mg of Iron, Chunky bar has only 0.9mg.
  • Chunky bar has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar.

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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 +424.4%
Equal in Sodium - 38
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% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +424.4%
Equal in Sodium - 38

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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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +654.1%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +27400%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +654.1%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +27400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Chunky bar Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 57.5g Molasses
Protein 0g 7.5g Chunky bar
Fats 0.1g 27.5g Chunky bar
Carbs 74.73g 60g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 475kcal Chunky bar
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 52.5g Chunky bar
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chunky bar
Calcium 205mg 100mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.9mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 38mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.16g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 12.5g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Chunky bar
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%
Chunky bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
7%
Chunky bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.