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Peppermint vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Molasses different?

  • Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Molasses are higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 42% more than Peppermint.

Peppermint, fresh and Molasses types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +202.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.3%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +202.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.3%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.72

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +419.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +840%
Contains more Water +259.6%
Contains more Carbs +401.9%
Contains more Other +86.4%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 +840%
Contains more Water +259.6%
Contains more Carbs +401.9%
Contains more Other +86.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +916%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +916%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.75g 0g Peppermint
Fats 0.94g 0.1g Peppermint
Carbs 14.89g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 70kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 0g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 205mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 4.72mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 73mg 31mg Peppermint
Potassium 569mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 31mg 37mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.29mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 1.176mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.041mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.002mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.93mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 114µg 0µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.032g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.05g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
51%
Peppermint
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.