Molasses vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between molasses and sesame?
- Sesame is richer than molasses in copper, iron, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, and selenium.
- Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 399% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in molasses is lower.
We used Molasses and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +738.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2572.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1929% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1508% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1829.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +385.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +366.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49570% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58521.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43446% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.487mg | 4.082mg | 399% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 21.773g | 145% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 14.55mg | 123% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 629mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 975mg | 77% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 49.67g | 76% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 7.75mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.791mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 0g | 11.8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 18.759g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 2.46mg | 40% |
| Protein | 0g | 17.73g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 6.957g | 32% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 34.4µg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 468mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 351mg | 26% |
| Folate | 0µg | 97µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 4.515mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.247mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 23.45g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 573kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 25.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 11.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)