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Molasses vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between molasses and clementine?

  • Molasses are higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet clementine is higher in vitamin C.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 66% more.
  • Molasses have 178 times more selenium than clementine. While molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, clementine has only 0.1µg.

We used Molasses and Clementines, raw 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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +727.1%
Contains more IronIron +3271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1032.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6552.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~14mg

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.7%
Contains more OtherOther +725%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +295.9%

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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +393.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +649.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +679.9%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Clementine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Clementine DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.023mg 66%
Iron 4.72mg 0.14mg 57%
Magnesium 242mg 10mg 55%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.8mg 54%
Copper 0.487mg 0.043mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.075mg 46%
Potassium 1464mg 177mg 38%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.1µg 32%
Carbs 74.73g 12.02g 21%
Calcium 205mg 30mg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 1.64g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.151mg 13%
Calories 290kcal 47kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.086mg 4%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.636mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 1mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.85g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg 1%
Phosphorus 31mg 21mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 10.32g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 9.18g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 14mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Clementine
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
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.