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Molasses vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Ground beef different?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 104% higher.
  • Molasses contain 170 times more Manganese than Ground beef. While Molasses contain 1.53mg of Manganese, Ground beef contains only 0.009mg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Molasses and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +507.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +516.5%
Contains more Manganese +16900%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.5%
Contains more Zinc +1913.8%
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
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% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +507.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Contains more Copper +516.5%
Contains more Manganese +16900%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.5%
Contains more Zinc +1913.8%
Equal in Selenium - 19.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.9%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +38.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +15270%
Contains more Water +166.9%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +38.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +15270%
Contains more Water +166.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Protein 0g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.1g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 241kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 205mg 33mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.27mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 17mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 1464mg 241mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 73mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.487mg 0.079mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.009mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.512mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.311mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Molasses
Trans Fat 1.173g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 6.073g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.055g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.