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Molasses vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Molasses and White chocolate

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, while White chocolate have more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 97% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 191 times less Manganese than Molasses. Molasses contain 1.53mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 Iron +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Copper +711.7%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +295.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +467.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Equal in Calcium - 199
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +1866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Copper +711.7%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +295.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +467.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Equal in Calcium - 199

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 B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14000%
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Water +1582.3%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31990%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Water +1582.3%
Contains more Other +120%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31990%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28328.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28328.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 59.04g Molasses
Protein 0g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.1g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 74.73g 59.24g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 59g White chocolate
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 205mg 199mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.24mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 12mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 1464mg 286mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 90mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.487mg 0.06mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.008mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 4.5µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.745mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.608mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.056mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 19.412g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.