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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +591.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1038.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +482.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +292.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +519.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1877.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1850% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +176.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +14630% |
Contains more WaterWater | +76.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18553.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.247mg | 56% |
Magnesium | 242mg | 35mg | 49% |
Iron | 4.72mg | 0.81mg | 49% |
Copper | 0.487mg | 0.124mg | 40% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 5.398g | 36% |
Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.9µg | 31% |
Potassium | 1464mg | 579mg | 26% |
Fats | 0.1g | 14.73g | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.372mg | 23% |
Calcium | 205mg | 18mg | 19% |
Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 5.969g | 15% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 3.004mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 31mg | 125mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 0.018g | 2.336g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
Carbs | 74.73g | 41.44g | 11% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
Sodium | 37mg | 210mg | 8% |
Folate | 0µg | 30µg | 8% |
Protein | 0g | 3.43g | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
Choline | 13.3mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
Calories | 290kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
Net carbs | 74.73g | 37.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 74.72g | 0.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%

28%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?

French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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)