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Molasses vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Molasses and Fruitcake

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Fruitcake have more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 57% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 15 times less Magnesium than Molasses. Molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, while Fruitcake has 16mg.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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 +521.2%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +874%
Contains more Manganese +595.5%
Contains more Selenium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Potassium +856.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Copper +874%
Contains more Manganese +595.5%
Contains more Selenium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27

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 B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1356.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1356.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +9000%
Contains more Water +15.7%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +9000%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6546%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6546%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 57.9g Molasses
Protein 0g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 0.1g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 74.73g 61.6g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 27.42g Fruitcake
Fiber 0g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 205mg 33mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.07mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 16mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 1464mg 153mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 101mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.27mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.05mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.22mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 2µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.791mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.226mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.046mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.048g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.