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Pineapple juice vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pineapple juice and molasses

  • Pineapple juice has more vitamin C; however, molasses are higher in iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Molasses cover your daily need for iron, 55% more than pineapple juice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid 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 8.6% 3.9% 11% 12% 23% 3% 3.4% 0.26% 66% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1026.2%
Contains more IronIron +1422.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 146% 0% 0.4% 0% 15% 4.8% 3.7% 3.4% 23% 0% 0.75% 14% 1.8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570%
Contains more CholineCholine +303%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 12.87 g
Water: 86.37 g
Other: 0.28 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 +20%
Contains more WaterWater +294.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1078.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 22% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 47% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.53 g
Glucose: 4.65 g
Fructose: 3.81 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 SucroseSucrose +1821.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +156.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +235.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Pineapple juice Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple juice Molasses DV% diff.
Magnesium 12mg 242mg 55%
Iron 0.31mg 4.72mg 55%
Vitamin C 43.8mg 0mg 49%
Copper 0.069mg 0.487mg 46%
Manganese 0.504mg 1.53mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.67mg 44%
Potassium 130mg 1464mg 39%
Selenium 0.1µg 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 12.87g 74.73g 21%
Calcium 13mg 205mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.804mg 15%
Calories 53kcal 290kcal 12%
Fructose 3.81g 12.79g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.199mg 0.93mg 5%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Phosphorus 8mg 31mg 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.29mg 2%
Choline 3.3mg 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.002mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Protein 0.36g 0g 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 12.67g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 9.98g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.008g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple juice 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
16%
Pineapple juice
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Pineapple juice
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Pineapple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168187/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.