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Molasses vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Toffee?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, yet Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • Molasses have 765 times more Manganese than Toffee. While Molasses have 1.53mg of Manganese, Toffee has only 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

We used Molasses and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +502.9%
Contains more Iron +15633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Potassium +2770.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +16133.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 32
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +502.9%
Contains more Iron +15633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Potassium +2770.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +16133.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 32

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +3876.4%
Contains more Other +262.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +32650%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +3876.4%
Contains more Other +262.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +32650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 64.72g Molasses
Protein 0g 1.07g Toffee
Fats 0.1g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 74.73g 64.72g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 560kcal Toffee
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 63.47g Toffee
Calcium 205mg 34mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.03mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 4mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 32mg Toffee
Potassium 1464mg 51mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 135mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.12mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.003mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.002mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.008mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.068mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.029mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.134mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.009mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 2µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.674g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 20.565g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.