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Molasses vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between molasses and rose hips?

  • Molasses are higher in iron, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, potassium, and manganese, yet rose hips are higher in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 473% more.
  • Molasses have 9 times more vitamin B6 than rose hips. While molasses have 0.67mg of vitamin B6, rose hips have only 0.076mg.

We used Molasses and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) types in this article.

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.3%
Contains more IronIron +345.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +331%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +781.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.8mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~12mg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +179.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more WaterWater +168.2%

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
3% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.16 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +41900%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +789.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1002.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 426mg 473%
Fiber 0g 24.1g 96%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.076mg 46%
Iron 4.72mg 1.06mg 46%
Copper 0.487mg 0.113mg 42%
Magnesium 242mg 69mg 41%
Vitamin E 0mg 5.84mg 39%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Potassium 1464mg 429mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.9µg 22%
Manganese 1.53mg 1.02mg 22%
Fructose 12.79g 1.16g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.166mg 13%
Carbs 74.73g 38.22g 12%
Calories 290kcal 162kcal 6%
Phosphorus 31mg 61mg 4%
Calcium 205mg 169mg 4%
Protein 0g 1.6g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.016mg 2%
Sodium 37mg 4mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 2.58g N/A
Zinc 0.29mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.8mg 0%
Choline 13.3mg 12mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.