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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.
Contains more Calcium +720%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +713.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1009.7%
Contains more Zinc +520.7%
Contains more Copper +45%
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +720%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +713.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Contains more Phosphorus +1009.7%
Contains more Zinc +520.7%
Contains more Copper +45%

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 B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +834.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +21.2%
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 Carbs +834.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9232%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 3.4g Molasses
Protein 0g 21g Meatball
Fats 0.1g 9g Meatball
Carbs 74.73g 8g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 197kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 205mg 25mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.16mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 18mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 1464mg 180mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 550mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.487mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.5mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.2mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.425g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
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.