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Molasses vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between molasses and kumquat

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, copper, potassium, selenium, and calcium; however, kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Molasses cover your daily need for manganese, 61% more than kumquat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Kumquats, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +687.1%
Contains more IronIron +448.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +412.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1033.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1761.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370%
Contains more OtherOther +547.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +760%
Contains more WaterWater +269.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Kumquat DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.135mg 61%
Magnesium 242mg 20mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.036mg 49%
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg 49%
Iron 4.72mg 0.86mg 48%
Copper 0.487mg 0.095mg 44%
Potassium 1464mg 186mg 38%
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg 32%
Fiber 0g 6.5g 26%
Carbs 74.73g 15.9g 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calcium 205mg 62mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.208mg 12%
Calories 290kcal 71kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.09mg 7%
Folate 0µg 17µg 4%
Protein 0g 1.88g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.429mg 3%
Phosphorus 31mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.86g 1%
Choline 13.3mg 8.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.171g 1%
Sodium 37mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 9.36g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.037mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.154g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Kumquat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Molasses
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
14%
Kumquat

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 - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.