Molasses vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are molasses and hot chocolate different?
- Molasses are higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and selenium; however, hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 66% higher.
- Molasses contain 17 times more vitamin B6 than hot chocolate. While molasses contain 0.67mg of vitamin B6, hot chocolate contains only 0.04mg.
Molasses and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +952.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +643.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1023.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +372.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11669.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +599.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1575% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.3% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +595.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +277% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2015.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +488% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +119100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +127800% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.013mg | 66% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.42mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 23mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.103mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 197mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 2.7µg | 27% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 10.74g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 0.01g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 105mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.328mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.52g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 2.34g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 37mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 15.6mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins