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Molasses vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Croissant

  • Molasses have more Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Iron, however, Croissant is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 15 times more Magnesium than Croissant. While Molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, Croissant has only 16mg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Croissants, butter.

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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 +454.1%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Potassium +1140.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Copper +508.8%
Contains more Manganese +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.7%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +454.1%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Potassium +1140.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Copper +508.8%
Contains more Manganese +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.7%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%

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 B6 +1055.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.861
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1055.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +846.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.861

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +20900%
Equal in Water - 23.2
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +20900%
Equal in Water - 23.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17165.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2088%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17165.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2088%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Croissant
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 43.2g Molasses
Protein 0g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 0.1g 21g Croissant
Carbs 74.73g 45.8g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 406kcal Croissant
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 11.26g Croissant
Fiber 0g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 205mg 37mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.03mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 16mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 1464mg 118mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 467mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.487mg 0.08mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.33mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.058mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 11.659g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Croissant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.641g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant 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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.