Molasses vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between molasses and mandarin oranges
- Molasses have more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium; however, mandarin oranges have more vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 65% more.
- Molasses have 178 times more selenium than mandarin oranges. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while mandarin oranges have 0.1µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +781.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3046.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1059.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +314.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3823.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +759% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1700% |
| 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:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +791.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +289.4% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30% |
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:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +386% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +459.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +432.9% |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.039mg | 65% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.15mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 12mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.042mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.078mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 166mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.1µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 13.34g | 20% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 37mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 2.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.216mg | 12% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 53kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.376mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.