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Molasses vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Herbal tea

  • Herbal tea has less Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Molasses.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Iron 58% more than Herbal tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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
9
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +7966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +7220%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +220.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Iron +5800%
Contains more Magnesium +7966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +7220%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +220.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%

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.
Molasses
Molasses
5
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Herbal tea
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% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
3
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.7%
Contains more Water +355.3%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.7%
Contains more Water +355.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Fats 0.1g 0g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 0kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g 0g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0g Herbal tea
Calcium 205mg 8mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.08mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 3mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 1mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 20mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.29mg 0.04mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.477mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.04mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 1µg Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Molasses

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Molasses Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.