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Molasses vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and meatball?

  • Molasses are richer in magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, and selenium, yet meatball is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 75% higher.
  • Molasses have 22 times more selenium than meatball. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

We used Molasses and Meatballs, meatless types in this comparison.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713.3%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more ZincZinc +520.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1009.7%

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.
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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +564.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +834.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +8900%
Contains more WaterWater +165.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6737.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9232%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.938mg 75%
Manganese 1.53mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Magnesium 242mg 18mg 53%
Phosphorus 31mg 344mg 45%
Protein 0g 21g 42%
Potassium 1464mg 180mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.2mg 36%
Iron 4.72mg 2.16mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.666g 31%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.8µg 31%
Copper 0.487mg 0.706mg 24%
Sodium 37mg 550mg 22%
Carbs 74.73g 8g 22%
Folate 0µg 78µg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Calcium 205mg 25mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.213mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Zinc 0.29mg 1.8mg 14%
Choline 13.3mg 88.4mg 14%
Fats 0.1g 9g 14%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.5mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.5mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.018g 1.425g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 2.188g 5%
Calories 290kcal 197kcal 5%
Net carbs 74.73g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.