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Molasses vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between molasses and papadum

  • Molasses have more vitamin B6; however, papadum has more fiber, copper, folate, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for papadum is 74% higher.
  • Papadum has 2 times less vitamin B6 than molasses. Molasses have 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while papadum has 0.285mg.
  • Molasses are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Papad.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1072.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1141.9%
~equal in Manganese ~1.562mg

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +3225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +575.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +526.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more OtherOther +137.3%

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1562.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2196%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Papadum DV% diff.
Sodium 37mg 1745mg 74%
Fiber 0g 18.6g 74%
Copper 0.487mg 0.998mg 57%
Folate 0µg 219µg 55%
Protein 0g 25.56g 51%
Phosphorus 31mg 385mg 51%
Iron 4.72mg 7.8mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.285mg 30%
Zinc 0.29mg 3.4mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.277mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.258mg 20%
Selenium 17.8µg 8.3µg 17%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Potassium 1464mg 1000mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.148g 7%
Magnesium 242mg 271mg 7%
Calcium 205mg 143mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.018g 1.084g 5%
Fats 0.1g 3.25g 5%
Carbs 74.73g 59.87g 5%
Calories 290kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.472mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.917mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.532g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Manganese 1.53mg 1.562mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 41.27g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1708mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.066g)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.