Molasses vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between molasses and heart of palm?
- Molasses are richer in magnesium, iron, selenium, and calcium, yet heart of palm is richer in zinc, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 55% higher.
- Molasses have 25 times more selenium than heart of palm. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while heart of palm has 0.7µg.
We used Molasses and Hearts of palm, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1038.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2442.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1186.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +351.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 67% | |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 10mg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 1.69mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.7µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 3.73mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.644mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 25.61g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.81mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 1806mg | 10% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 115kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.089g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.