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Molasses vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between molasses and tomato paste

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, and calcium; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 53% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has 6 times less magnesium than molasses. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while tomato paste has 42mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +406.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.7%

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%
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +370%
Contains more WaterWater +236.1%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220%

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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9700%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +118.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Molasses Tomato paste
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Tomato paste DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.302mg 53%
Magnesium 242mg 42mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.216mg 35%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.3mg 29%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Selenium 17.8µg 5.3µg 23%
Iron 4.72mg 2.98mg 22%
Carbs 74.73g 18.91g 19%
Calcium 205mg 36mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Copper 0.487mg 0.365mg 14%
Potassium 1464mg 1014mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.142mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.076mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.153mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Calories 290kcal 82kcal 10%
Protein 0g 4.32g 9%
Fructose 12.79g 5.85g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Phosphorus 31mg 83mg 7%
Choline 13.3mg 38.5mg 5%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.06mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 0.47g 1%
Sodium 37mg 59mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.16g 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.067g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Molasses
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
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)

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.