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Potato chips vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Molasses

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 61% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 more Phosphorus +432.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Calcium +754.2%
Contains more Iron +189.6%
Contains more Magnesium +261.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Calcium +754.2%
Contains more Iron +189.6%
Contains more Magnesium +261.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Water +1051.1%
Equal in Other - 3.3
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +34500%
Contains more Carbs +41.3%
Contains more Water +1051.1%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 7g 0g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.1g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 536kcal 290kcal Potato chips
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.22g 74.72g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.63mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 67mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 165mg 31mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 8mg 37mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.29mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.44mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 8.1µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.93mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.032g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.05g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.942g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.