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Molasses vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between molasses and macadamia

  • Molasses have more potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium; however, macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 113% more than molasses.
  • Macadamia contains 5 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses contain 17.8µg of selenium, while macadamia contains 3.6µg.
  • Molasses have less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Molasses and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.8%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +348.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.758mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1508.1%
Contains more OtherOther +189.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +75670%

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% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183890.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2904%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +563.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16928.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +18171.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Macadamia DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 58.877g 147%
Fats 0.1g 75.77g 116%
Manganese 1.53mg 4.131mg 113%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 1.195mg 96%
Saturated fat 0.018g 12.061g 55%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Potassium 1464mg 368mg 32%
Copper 0.487mg 0.756mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.275mg 30%
Magnesium 242mg 130mg 27%
Selenium 17.8µg 3.6µg 26%
Phosphorus 31mg 188mg 22%
Calories 290kcal 718kcal 21%
Carbs 74.73g 13.82g 20%
Fructose 12.79g 0.07g 16%
Protein 0g 7.91g 16%
Iron 4.72mg 3.69mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.162mg 12%
Calcium 205mg 85mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.502g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.473mg 10%
Zinc 0.29mg 1.3mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.758mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Molasses
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.