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Pecan vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pecan and Molasses?

  • Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 129% higher.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pecans and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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.
Pecan
5
:
Contains more Phosphorus +793.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1462.1%
Contains more Copper +146.4%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +368.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +793.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1462.1%
Contains more Copper +146.4%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +86.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +368.4%

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.
Pecan
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 +1509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +71870%
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Contains more Water +521.3%
Contains more Other +123%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 +71870%
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Contains more Water +521.3%
Contains more Other +123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127403.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43128%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127403.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43128%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
1
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +653.8%
Contains more Glucose +29700%
Contains more Fructose +31875%
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +653.8%
Contains more Glucose +29700%
Contains more Fructose +31875%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pecan Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 9.17g 0g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.1g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 691kcal 290kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 3.97g 74.72g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 0g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.53mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 121mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 277mg 31mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 0mg 37mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.29mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.487mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 1.53mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.041mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.002mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.93mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.804mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 22µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.032g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.05g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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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