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Molasses vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Molasses and Marshmallow

  • The amount of Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 in Molasses are higher than in Marshmallow.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has 293 times less Potassium than Molasses. Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, while Marshmallow has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +1952.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +29180%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +947.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +1952.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +29180%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +947.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +1000%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Other +1000%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 74.73g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 290kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 205mg 3mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.23mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 2mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 8mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 5mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 80mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.04mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.097mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.008mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1.7µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.001mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.001mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.078mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.005mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.003mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 1µg Marshmallow
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.056g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Marshmallow
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%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.