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Olive vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Olive and Molasses?

  • Olive is higher in Fiber, yet Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Molasses are lower.

We used Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Molasses 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.
Olive
Olive
0
:
10
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Calcium +133%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +18200%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +94%
Contains more Manganese +7550%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Olive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +133%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Phosphorus +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +18200%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +94%
Contains more Manganese +7550%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%

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.
Olive
Olive
4
:
5
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%
Olive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Molasses
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
Olive
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10580%
Contains more Water +265.8%
Contains more Carbs +1093.8%
Contains more Other +48%
Olive
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10580%
Contains more Water +265.8%
Contains more Carbs +1093.8%
Contains more Other +48%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
Olive
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Olive
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.84g 0g Olive
Fats 10.68g 0.1g Olive
Carbs 6.26g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 115kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0g 74.72g Olive
Fiber 3.2g 0g Olive
Calcium 88mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 3.3mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 4mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 3mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 8mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 735mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.22mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.251mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.02mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 403IU 0IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg 0mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Olive
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Olive
Threonine 0.026mg Olive
Isoleucine 0.031mg Olive
Leucine 0.05mg Olive
Lysine 0.032mg Olive
Methionine 0.012mg Olive
Phenylalanine 0.029mg Olive
Valine 0.038mg Olive
Histidine 0.023mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g 0.032g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 0.05g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Olive
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.