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Molasses vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and fettuccine?

  • Molasses are richer in magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium, yet fettuccine is richer in fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 56% higher.
  • Molasses have 13 times more vitamin B6 than fettuccine. Molasses have 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while fettuccine has 0.05mg.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

We used Molasses and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +771.4%
Contains more IronIron +686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1240%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +433.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more WaterWater +243.9%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2712.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Fettuccine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Fettuccine DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 67%
Magnesium 242mg 6mg 56%
Copper 0.487mg 54%
Iron 4.72mg 0.6mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.05mg 48%
Potassium 1464mg 168mg 38%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 74.73g 14g 20%
Calcium 205mg 28mg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Protein 0g 6.2g 12%
Calories 290kcal 99kcal 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Sodium 37mg 166mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg 4%
Fats 0.1g 2.7g 4%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.45mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.9g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.4g 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.1mg 2%
Phosphorus 31mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 12g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 1.3g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.882g)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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

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.