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Molasses vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between molasses and ginger ale

  • The amount of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3 in molasses is higher than in ginger ale.
  • Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 66% more than ginger ale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146300%
Contains more IronIron +2522.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2605.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +753.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32900%
Contains more WaterWater +317.1%
~equal in Protein ~0g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1447.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +284.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +245.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Ginger ale DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.013mg 66%
Magnesium 242mg 1mg 57%
Iron 4.72mg 0.18mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg 52%
Copper 0.487mg 0.018mg 52%
Potassium 1464mg 1mg 43%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.1µg 32%
Carbs 74.73g 8.76g 22%
Calcium 205mg 3mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg 16%
Calories 290kcal 34kcal 13%
Fructose 12.79g 3.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg 6%
Phosphorus 31mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.05mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 7mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 8.9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.