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Molasses vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Molasses and Coca-Cola

  • Coca-Cola contains less Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Molasses.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 66% higher.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73100%
Contains more IronIron +4190.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48600%
Contains more ZincZinc +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +681.7%
Contains more OtherOther +8150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +312.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Coca-Cola Opinion
Calories 290kcal 37kcal Molasses
Protein 0g 0.07g Coca-Cola
Fats 0.1g 0.02g Molasses
Net carbs 74.73g 9.56g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 9.56g Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 0mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 2mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 2mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.11mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 8.97g Coca-Cola
Copper 0.487mg 0.001mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.02mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 10mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Manganese 1.53mg 0.002mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.1µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Molasses
Choline 13.3mg 0.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

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?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.