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Molasses vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and foie gras?

  • Molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
  • Molasses have 19 times more magnesium than foie gras. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while foie gras has 13mg.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

We used Molasses and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1761.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +960.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1175%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.2%

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.
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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1016.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1500.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +43740%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79931.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1580%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Fats 0.1g 43.84g 67%
Saturated fat 0.018g 14.45g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 25.61g 64%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.12mg 61%
Magnesium 242mg 13mg 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Selenium 17.8µg 44µg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.06mg 47%
Potassium 1464mg 138mg 39%
Sodium 37mg 697mg 29%
Phosphorus 31mg 200mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.299mg 23%
Carbs 74.73g 4.67g 23%
Protein 0g 11.4g 23%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Calcium 205mg 70mg 14%
Copper 0.487mg 0.4mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.51mg 10%
Iron 4.72mg 5.5mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 462kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.2mg 8%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.92mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.84g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.088mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 74.73g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.432g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.