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Molasses vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and saffron

  • Molasses have more selenium and copper, while saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1169% higher.
  • Saffron contains 3 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses contain 17.8µg of selenium, while saffron contains 5.6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +217.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +712.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1756.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~264mg

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 28.408mg 1169%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Iron 4.72mg 11.1mg 80%
Phosphorus 31mg 252mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 1.01mg 26%
Protein 0g 11.43g 23%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Selenium 17.8µg 5.6µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.267mg 20%
Copper 0.487mg 0.328mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.067g 13%
Calcium 205mg 111mg 9%
Fats 0.1g 5.85g 9%
Potassium 1464mg 1724mg 8%
Zinc 0.29mg 1.09mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.018g 1.586g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.115mg 6%
Sodium 37mg 148mg 5%
Magnesium 242mg 264mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.46mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Carbs 74.73g 65.37g 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calories 290kcal 310kcal 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +83.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +5750%
Contains more OtherOther +65.2%

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% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1240.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4034%

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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.