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Molasses vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and taco?

  • Molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 56% higher.
  • Molasses have 8 times more magnesium than taco. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while taco has 32mg.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

We used Molasses and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600.5%
Contains more IronIron +296.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +532.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +514.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +503.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +474.2%

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.6%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Taco DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.249mg 56%
Magnesium 242mg 32mg 50%
Copper 0.487mg 0.077mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg 45%
Iron 4.72mg 1.19mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Potassium 1464mg 209mg 37%
Phosphorus 31mg 178mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.018g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.1g 12.7g 19%
Carbs 74.73g 19.85g 18%
Protein 0g 8.86g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Sodium 37mg 397mg 16%
Selenium 17.8µg 9.2µg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 0.3g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 0.29mg 1.75mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Calcium 205mg 89mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 4.411g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.65mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.06mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 32mg 3%
Calories 290kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +12600%
Contains more WaterWater +160.7%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13684.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5984%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +5860%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4163.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.