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Molasses vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and durian?

  • Molasses are richer in iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium, yet durian is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for iron is 54% higher.
  • Molasses have 34 times more calcium than durian. Molasses have 205mg of calcium, while durian has 6mg.

We used Molasses and Durian, raw or frozen types in this comparison.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.8%
Contains more IronIron +997.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.28mg

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%
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +194.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +5230%
Contains more WaterWater +197.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Durian DV% diff.
Iron 4.72mg 0.43mg 54%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.325mg 52%
Magnesium 242mg 30mg 50%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Copper 0.487mg 0.207mg 31%
Potassium 1464mg 436mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.374mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.316mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Calcium 205mg 6mg 20%
Carbs 74.73g 27.09g 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.23mg 11%
Folate 0µg 36µg 9%
Fats 0.1g 5.33g 8%
Calories 290kcal 147kcal 7%
Protein 0g 1.47g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 2mg 2%
Phosphorus 31mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.074mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Zinc 0.29mg 0.28mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.