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Molasses vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and Falafel

  • Molasses have more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, and Calcium, however, Falafel have more Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% more.
  • Molasses have 18 times more Selenium than Falafel. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Falafel has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 +279.6%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +195.1%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.4%
Contains more Zinc +417.2%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +279.6%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +195.1%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.4%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Contains more Phosphorus +519.4%
Contains more Zinc +417.2%

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 B5 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +436%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +436%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +58.3%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Other +35.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8220%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8220%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 31.84g Molasses
Protein 0g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.1g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 74.73g 31.84g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Falafel
Calcium 205mg 54mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 3.42mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 82mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 1464mg 585mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 294mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.487mg 0.258mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.691mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.292mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.125mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.383g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.