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Molasses vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are molasses and mayonnaise different?

  • Molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and selenium; however, mayonnaise is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mayonnaise is 136% higher.
  • Molasses contain 242 times more magnesium than mayonnaise. While molasses contain 242mg of magnesium, mayonnaise contains only 1mg.
  • Molasses have less sodium.

Molasses and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular are the varieties used 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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7220%
Contains more IronIron +2147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2463.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +673.9%

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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13010.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +74750%
~equal in Water ~21.65g

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52534.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89280%

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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6025%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25480%
~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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 44.69g 298%
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg 136%
Fats 0.1g 74.85g 115%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.007mg 66%
Magnesium 242mg 1mg 57%
Iron 4.72mg 0.21mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.018g 11.703g 53%
Copper 0.487mg 0.019mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.008mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 16.843g 42%
Potassium 1464mg 20mg 42%
Selenium 17.8µg 2.3µg 28%
Sodium 37mg 635mg 26%
Carbs 74.73g 0.57g 25%
Vitamin E 0mg 3.28mg 22%
Calories 290kcal 680kcal 20%
Calcium 205mg 8mg 20%
Fructose 12.79g 0.05g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.172mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Choline 13.3mg 34.2mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.01mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Protein 0g 0.96g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.019mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Phosphorus 31mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Mayonnaise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.685g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

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

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