Molasses vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Molasses and Sugar substitute
- Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 67% more than Molasses.
- Molasses have 70 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. While Molasses have 0.487mg of Copper, Sugar substitute has only 0.007mg.
- Molasses have less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3933.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3653.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6857.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6854.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +905% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +993.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 74.73g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 74.73g | 84.77g |
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 1464mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 74.72g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 31mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 37mg | 572mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 17.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.015mg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Fructose | 12.79g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins