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Orange juice vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange juice and Molasses

  • Orange juice has more Vitamin C, however, Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Orange juice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Orange juice, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +632%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1006.8%
Contains more Manganese +10828.6%
Contains more Selenium +17700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +1763.6%
Contains more Iron +2260%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +632%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +1006.8%
Contains more Manganese +10828.6%
Contains more Selenium +17700%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1575%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
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 B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +303.7%
Contains more Carbs +618.6%
Contains more Other +725%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +303.7%
Contains more Carbs +618.6%
Contains more Other +725%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.7g 0g Orange juice
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Orange juice
Carbs 10.4g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 45kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 8.4g 74.72g Orange juice
Fiber 0.2g 0g Orange juice
Calcium 11mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.2mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 11mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 17mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 200mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 1mg 37mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.044mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.014mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.1µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0mg Orange juice
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.041mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.002mg Orange juice
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 30µg 0µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.032g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange juice Molasses
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
22%
Orange juice
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.