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Molasses vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Molasses and Eggnog

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, while Eggnog have more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 37 times less Copper than Molasses. Molasses contain 0.487mg of Copper, while Eggnog contains 0.013mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1173.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +787.3%
Contains more IronIron +2260%
Contains more CopperCopper +3646.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.6%

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%
Eggnog
9
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 5% 12% 4.2% 36% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +292.5%

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
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +828.3%
Contains more OtherOther +392.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +4090%
Contains more WaterWater +277.4%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3968.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296%

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
Eggnog
3
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +73400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16928.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31875%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Eggnog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Eggnog Opinion
Calories 290kcal 88kcal Molasses
Protein 0g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.1g 4.19g Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Net carbs 74.73g 8.05g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 8.05g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Molasses
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Magnesium 242mg 19mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 130mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 165mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.2mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 8.05g Eggnog
Copper 0.487mg 0.013mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 31mg 109mg Eggnog
Sodium 37mg 54mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Manganese 1.53mg 0.005mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 4.2µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.034mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.105mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.417mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.05mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Folate 0µg 1µg Eggnog
Choline 13.3mg 52.2mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.591g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.198g Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Fructose 12.79g 0.04g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Eggnog
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
18%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.573g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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