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Molasses vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Guava

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Potassium, Copper, and Calcium, however, Guava is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Guava covers your daily need of Vitamin C 254% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 30 times more Selenium than Guava. While Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, Guava has only 0.6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Guavas, common, 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.
Molasses
Molasses
8
:
2
Guava
Guava
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +1715.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +111.7%
Contains more Manganese +920%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Guava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 16% 18% 37% 1% 7% 77% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +1715.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +111.7%
Contains more Manganese +920%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%

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.
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
8
Guava
Guava
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Molasses
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%
Guava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 15% 0% 761% 17% 10% 21% 28% 26% 37% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
3
Guava
Guava
Contains more Carbs +421.9%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +269.5%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Guava
3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Carbs +421.9%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Water +269.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
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2
Guava
Guava
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Guava
36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.401 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Guava Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 8.92g Molasses
Protein 0g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.1g 0.95g Guava
Carbs 74.73g 14.32g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 68kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 0g 5.4g Guava
Calcium 205mg 18mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.26mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 22mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 40mg Guava
Potassium 1464mg 417mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 2mg Guava
Zinc 0.29mg 0.23mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.23mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.15mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0mg 0.73mg Guava
Vitamin C 0mg 228.3mg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.451mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.11mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 49µg Guava
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.272g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.401g Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Guava
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
80%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
19%
Guava

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 - 0.254g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava
Guava is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.