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Molasses vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Molasses and Shrimp

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and Copper, however, Shrimp is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 65% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 9 times less Iron than Molasses. Molasses contain 4.72mg of Iron, while Shrimp contains 0.51mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Molasses and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Molasses
Molasses
8
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +520.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +4536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +664.5%
Contains more Zinc +465.5%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +825.5%
Contains more Magnesium +520.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +4536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +664.5%
Contains more Zinc +465.5%

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.
Molasses
Molasses
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Carbs +37265%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +239.9%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +37265%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +239.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 0.2g Molasses
Protein 0g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Shrimp
Carbs 74.73g 0.2g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 99kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Shrimp
Calcium 205mg 70mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.51mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 39mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 1464mg 259mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 111mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.487mg 0.379mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.033mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.002g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.056g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
19%
Molasses
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.