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Sauerkraut vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sauerkraut and Molasses

  • Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 60% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +761.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +913.2%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +221.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +761.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +913.2%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%

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 B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +764.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
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 B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +764.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +323%
Contains more Carbs +1646%
Contains more Other +53.5%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 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 +40%
Contains more Water +323%
Contains more Carbs +1646%
Contains more Other +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +8414.3%
Contains more Fructose +31875%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +8414.3%
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.
Sauerkraut Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.91g 0g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.28g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 19kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 0.04g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.78g 74.72g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 0g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.47mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 13mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 20mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 170mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 661mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.19mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.096mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.151mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.002mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 24µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.05g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut 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
13%
Sauerkraut
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.