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Molasses vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Teff?

  • Molasses are higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Copper, and Calcium, yet Teff is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% more.
  • Molasses have 14 times more Potassium than Teff. While Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, Teff has only 107mg.

We used Molasses and Teff, cooked types in this article.

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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.
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Teff
Contains more Calcium +318.4%
Contains more Iron +130.2%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Potassium +1268.2%
Contains more Copper +115.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +318.4%
Contains more Iron +130.2%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Potassium +1268.2%
Contains more Copper +115.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.9%

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.
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Teff
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.909
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.909

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Teff
Contains more Carbs +276.3%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Water +242.6%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Carbs +276.3%
Contains more Other +378.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Water +242.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Teff Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 17.06g Molasses
Protein 0g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.1g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 74.73g 19.86g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 101kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Teff
Fiber 0g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 205mg 49mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.05mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 50mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 1464mg 107mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 0.29mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.487mg 0.226mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.033mg Teff
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.909mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.097mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 18µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.018g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.