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Mustard vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mustard and molasses

  • Mustard has more selenium and fiber; however, molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, iron, potassium, and calcium.
  • Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 48% more than mustard.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Molasses.

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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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +863.2%
Contains more IronIron +193.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +558.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262.6%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +857.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3240%
Contains more WaterWater +282.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1181.8%
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6718.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1448%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13900%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2436.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5460.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Mustard Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.422mg 1.53mg 48%
Copper 0.074mg 0.487mg 46%
Sodium 1104mg 37mg 46%
Magnesium 48mg 242mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.67mg 46%
Potassium 152mg 1464mg 39%
Iron 1.61mg 4.72mg 39%
Selenium 33.5µg 17.8µg 29%
Carbs 5.83g 74.73g 23%
Fructose 0.23g 12.79g 16%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Calcium 63mg 205mg 14%
Calories 60kcal 290kcal 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 31mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.804mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.041mg 11%
Protein 3.74g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.032g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.05g 5%
Fats 3.34g 0.1g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.002mg 5%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.29mg 3%
Choline 22.4mg 13.3mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.93mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.018g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 74.72g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Molasses
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
10%
Mustard
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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