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Molasses vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Molasses and Hamburger

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Hamburger have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hamburger is 60% higher.
  • Hamburger has 12 times less Magnesium than Molasses. Molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, while Hamburger has 20mg.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 +101%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Potassium +547.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +435.2%
Contains more Manganese +605.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.7%
Contains more Zinc +889.7%
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +101%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Potassium +547.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +435.2%
Contains more Manganese +605.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.7%
Contains more Zinc +889.7%

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 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +210.1%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14260%
Contains more Water +95.1%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +210.1%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14260%
Contains more Water +95.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17071.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +660%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17071.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +660%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +13263.6%
Contains more Glucose +927.6%
Contains more Fructose +530%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +13263.6%
Contains more Glucose +927.6%
Contains more Fructose +530%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Hamburger
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 23.2g Molasses
Protein 0g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 0.1g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 74.73g 24.1g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 12.79g 2.03g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 0g 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 205mg 102mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.88mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 20mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 1464mg 226mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 414mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.487mg 0.091mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.217mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.31mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.203mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.814g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 5.096g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.38g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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.