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Molasses vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Molasses and Sun-dried tomato

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, and Calcium, however, Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Molasses.
  • Sun-dried tomato has 6 times less Selenium than Molasses. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Sun-dried tomato has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +198.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more IronIron +76.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +493.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +169%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.4%
~equal in Potassium ~1565mg
~equal in Copper ~0.473mg

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 339% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +13980%
Contains more WaterWater +146.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26971.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4020%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 290kcal 213kcal Molasses
Protein 0g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.1g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 74.73g 17.53g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 23.33g Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 81mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 47mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 4.72mg 2.68mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.487mg 0.473mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 31mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 37mg 266mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 1.53mg 0.466mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 3µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.479mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.319mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.893g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Sun-dried tomato
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.