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Molasses vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are molasses and condensed milk different?

  • Molasses are higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, condensed milk is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 66% higher.
  • Molasses contain 255 times more Manganese than condensed milk. While molasses contain 1.53mg of Manganese, condensed milk contains only 0.006mg.
  • Molasses have less saturated Fat.

Molasses and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened are the varieties used 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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.6%
Contains more IronIron +2384.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +716.1%

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 8.7% 16% 3.2% 6% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1213.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +569.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.75mg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +8600%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7484.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Condensed milk Opinion
Calories 290kcal 321kcal Condensed milk
Protein 0g 7.91g Condensed milk
Fats 0.1g 8.7g Condensed milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Condensed milk
Net carbs 74.73g 54.4g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 54.4g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Molasses
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Condensed milk
Magnesium 242mg 26mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 284mg Condensed milk
Potassium 1464mg 371mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.19mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 54.4g Condensed milk
Copper 0.487mg 0.015mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.94mg Condensed milk
Phosphorus 31mg 253mg Condensed milk
Sodium 37mg 127mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Condensed milk
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg Condensed milk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Condensed milk
Manganese 1.53mg 0.006mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 14.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.416mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.21mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.75mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.051mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Condensed milk
Folate 0µg 11µg Condensed milk
Choline 13.3mg 89.1mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 0.018g 5.486g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.427g Condensed milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.337g Condensed milk
Tryptophan 0.112mg Condensed milk
Threonine 0.357mg Condensed milk
Isoleucine 0.479mg Condensed milk
Leucine 0.775mg Condensed milk
Lysine 0.627mg Condensed milk
Methionine 0.198mg Condensed milk
Phenylalanine 0.382mg Condensed milk
Valine 0.529mg Condensed milk
Histidine 0.214mg Condensed milk
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Condensed 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
25%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
38%
Condensed milk

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 - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.468g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.