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Molasses vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Vegetable oil different?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Vegetable oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Vegetable oil is 99% higher.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Molasses and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive are the varieties used 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3530.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +99900%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +99900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150003.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65966%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150003.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65966%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Vegetable oil Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Fats 0.1g 100g Vegetable oil
Carbs 74.73g 0g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 884kcal Vegetable oil
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0g Vegetable oil
Calcium 205mg 0mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.13mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 0mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 0mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 0mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 0mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.29mg 0.02mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 14.78mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 0.018g 14.367g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 48.033g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 33.033g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Vegetable oil
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
29%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.349g)
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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.