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Molasses vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and Peanut butter

  • Molasses have more Iron, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Peanut butter have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 76% more.
  • Molasses have 4 times more Selenium than Peanut butter. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Peanut butter has 4.1µg.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 +318.4%
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +334.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +980.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +765.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.665
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +318.4%
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Potassium +162.4%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +334.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +980.6%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +765.5%
Equal in Manganese - 1.665

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 B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +1678%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +51260%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Water +1678%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +51260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80965.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24970%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80965.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24970%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +186.8%
Contains more Glucose +9069.2%
Contains more Fructose +10558.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +186.8%
Contains more Glucose +9069.2%
Contains more Fructose +10558.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 17.31g Molasses
Protein 0g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.1g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 74.73g 22.31g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 12.79g 0.12g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 205mg 49mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.74mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 168mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 1464mg 558mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.29mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.487mg 0.422mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 17.8µg 4.1µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.441mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 10.325g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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