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Molasses vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Pumpkin?

  • Molasses are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 61% higher.
  • Molasses have 59 times more Selenium than Pumpkin. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Pumpkin has 0.3µg.

We used Molasses and Pumpkin, raw 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 +876.2%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Manganese +1124%
Contains more Selenium +5833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +876.2%
Contains more Iron +490%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Potassium +330.6%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Manganese +1124%
Contains more Selenium +5833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%

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 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +998.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5400%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +998.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1049.7%
Contains more Other +312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +318.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +1049.7%
Contains more Other +312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +318.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 6g Molasses
Protein 0g 1g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 74.73g 6.5g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 26kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 2.76g Pumpkin
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 205mg 21mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.8mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 12mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 44mg Pumpkin
Potassium 1464mg 340mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.29mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.487mg 0.127mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.125mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.3µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.6mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.298mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.061mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.052g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.013g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.005g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Pumpkin
Low Fats diet Equal
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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.