Molasses vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Differences between molasses and sweet potato
- Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium, while sweet potato has more vitamin A and fiber.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 30 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses contain 17.8µg of selenium, while sweet potato contains 0.6µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +868% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +583.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +334.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +673.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +493% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2950% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +253.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +257.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.018g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.65 g
Sucrose:
2.52 g
Glucose:
0.96 g
Fructose:
0.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1066.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1141.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1727.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.258mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 25mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.61mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.151mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.209mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 337mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.6µg | 31% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 20.12g | 18% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 30mg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 0.7g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 86kcal | 10% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.57g | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.557mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 12.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.018 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.