Molasses vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Molasses and Corn syrup
- Corn syrup has less Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Molasses.
- Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 62% more than Corn syrup.
- Molasses have 74 times more Vitamin B6 than Corn syrup. While Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Corn syrup has only 0.009mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2925% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1038.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3227.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1175.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +818.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1430% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +513.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3395.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +725% |
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Protein
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Carbs
~77.59g
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Water
~22.01g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 286kcal |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 74.73g | 77.59g |
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| Carbs | 74.73g | 77.59g |
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 1464mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.37mg |
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| Sugar | 74.72g | 77.59g |
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| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 37mg | 155mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.009mg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg | 13.3mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.018g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0g |
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| Fructose | 12.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Molasses is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.