Molasses vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between molasses and marinara sauce
- Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 61% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 16 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while marinara sauce has 1.1µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +1244.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +659.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +358.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +505.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +501.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1518.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +827.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1380% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +299.6% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1078.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +916% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.137mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 18mg | 53% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.78mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.081mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.173mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 319mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 1.1µg | 30% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 8.06g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 3.917mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 27mg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 51kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 13.7mg | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins