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Molasses vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and gooseberries

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium, while gooseberries have more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 60% higher.
  • Gooseberries contain 30 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses contain 17.8µg of selenium, while gooseberries contain 0.6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Gooseberries, raw.

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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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +639.4%
Contains more IronIron +1422.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2866.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +634.1%
Contains more OtherOther +573.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +480%
Contains more WaterWater +301.8%

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
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Gooseberry DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.144mg 60%
Magnesium 242mg 10mg 55%
Iron 4.72mg 0.31mg 55%
Copper 0.487mg 0.07mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.08mg 45%
Potassium 1464mg 198mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.7mg 31%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg 31%
Carbs 74.73g 10.18g 22%
Calcium 205mg 25mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.3g 17%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calories 290kcal 44kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.286mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.03mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.317g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.37mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.88g 2%
Sodium 37mg 1mg 2%
Phosphorus 31mg 27mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.58g 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 5.88g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.04mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.038g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.051g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Gooseberry
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
13%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.