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Molasses vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between molasses and edible mushroom

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, copper, and selenium; however, edible mushroom has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 64% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 68 times less calcium than molasses. Molasses have 205mg of calcium, while edible mushroom has 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Mushrooms, white, 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.
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2588.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.4%
Contains more IronIron +844%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3155.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2192.3%
Contains more OtherOther +283.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more WaterWater +322.7%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +705.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +7423.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.047mg 64%
Magnesium 242mg 9mg 55%
Iron 4.72mg 0.5mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.104mg 44%
Potassium 1464mg 318mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.402mg 31%
Carbs 74.73g 3.26g 24%
Calcium 205mg 3mg 20%
Copper 0.487mg 0.318mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.607mg 17%
Fructose 12.79g 0.17g 16%
Selenium 17.8µg 9.3µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.497mg 14%
Calories 290kcal 22kcal 13%
Phosphorus 31mg 86mg 8%
Protein 0g 3.09g 6%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Sodium 37mg 5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.16g 1%
Choline 13.3mg 17.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Edible mushroom
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%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.