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Molasses vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and corned beef

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, and vitamin B6, while corned beef has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 70 times less manganese than molasses. Molasses contain 1.53mg of manganese, while corned beef contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of sodium in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +909.7%
Contains more IronIron +153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1479.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.3%

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +420.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15800%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +18880%
Contains more WaterWater +173.4%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28712.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1240%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Corned beef
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 Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.022mg 66%
Magnesium 242mg 12mg 55%
Sodium 37mg 973mg 41%
Zinc 0.29mg 4.58mg 39%
Potassium 1464mg 145mg 39%
Copper 0.487mg 0.154mg 37%
Iron 4.72mg 1.86mg 36%
Protein 0g 18.17g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.23mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Saturated fat 0.018g 6.34g 29%
Fats 0.1g 18.98g 29%
Selenium 17.8µg 32.8µg 27%
Carbs 74.73g 0.47g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 9.22g 23%
Calcium 205mg 8mg 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.03mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.17mg 13%
Phosphorus 31mg 125mg 13%
Choline 13.3mg 69.2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.42mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.67g 4%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Calories 290kcal 251kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.322g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.