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Molasses vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Molasses and Plantain raw

  • Molasses have more Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Plantain raw have more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Iron is 52% higher.
  • Plantain raw contains 68 times less Calcium than Molasses. Molasses contain 205mg of Calcium, while Plantain raw contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Plantains, raw.

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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 +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +686.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +501.2%
Contains more Selenium +1086.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 34
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +686.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +501.2%
Contains more Selenium +1086.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 34

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +134.3%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +198.5%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Carbs +134.3%
Contains more Other +184.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +198.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 29.59g Molasses
Protein 0g 1.3g Plantain raw
Fats 0.1g 0.37g Plantain raw
Carbs 74.73g 31.89g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 122kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 15g Plantain raw
Fiber 0g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 205mg 3mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.6mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 37mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 34mg Plantain raw
Potassium 1464mg 499mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.29mg 0.14mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.081mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1.5µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.054mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.686mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.26mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.299mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.143g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.032g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.069g Plantain raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.