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Molasses vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and French fries

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, French fries have more Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% more.
  • Molasses have 20 times more Selenium than French fries. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while French fries have 0.9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +482.7%
Contains more Magnesium +591.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +292.7%
Contains more Manganese +519.4%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +482.7%
Contains more Magnesium +591.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +292.7%
Contains more Manganese +519.4%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%

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 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14630%
Contains more Water +76.3%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +78.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14630%
Contains more Water +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18553.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10696%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18553.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10696%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses French fries
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 French fries Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 37.64g Molasses
Protein 0g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.1g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 74.73g 41.44g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 312kcal French fries
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 205mg 18mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.81mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 35mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 1464mg 579mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 210mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.487mg 0.124mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.247mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.9µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.58mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.372mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 0µg 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.336g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.