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Molasses vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are molasses and fish sandwiches different?

  • Molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, iron, potassium, and calcium; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 55% higher.
  • Molasses contain 10 times more magnesium than fish sandwiches. While molasses contain 242mg of magnesium, fish sandwiches contain only 25mg.
  • Molasses have less sodium.

Molasses and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +868%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +610.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +549.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +479.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.3%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +12350%
Contains more WaterWater +121.5%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8009.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12414%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +893.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +770.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.264mg 55%
Magnesium 242mg 25mg 52%
Copper 0.487mg 0.075mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.07mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 6.257g 41%
Iron 4.72mg 1.5mg 40%
Potassium 1464mg 206mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 37mg 602mg 25%
Protein 0g 10.29g 21%
Fats 0.1g 12.45g 19%
Calcium 205mg 37mg 17%
Carbs 74.73g 26.69g 16%
Fructose 12.79g 1.47g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.21mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Phosphorus 31mg 116mg 12%
Folate 0µg 46µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.14mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.37mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.018g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.15mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 2.595g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 13.3mg 28.9mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 3.53g N/A
Selenium 17.8µg 18µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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