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Molasses vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Molasses and Orange juice

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Orange juice.
  • Orange juice has 178 times less Selenium than Molasses. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Orange juice has 0.1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Orange juice, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +632%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1006.8%
Contains more Manganese +10828.6%
Contains more Selenium +17700%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +632%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1006.8%
Contains more Manganese +10828.6%
Contains more Selenium +17700%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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 B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +618.6%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +303.7%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +618.6%
Contains more Other +725%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +303.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 10.2g Molasses
Protein 0g 0.7g Orange juice
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Orange juice
Carbs 74.73g 10.4g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 45kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 8.4g Orange juice
Fiber 0g 0.2g Orange juice
Calcium 205mg 11mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.2mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 11mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 17mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 200mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.29mg 0.05mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.044mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.014mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.1µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Orange juice
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.03mg Orange juice
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.4mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.19mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.04mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.024g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.04g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Orange juice
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
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.