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Seaweed vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Molasses different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Molasses are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 58% higher.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Molasses are the varieties 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
2
:
8
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Zinc +324.1%
Contains more Calcium +22%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1544.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Copper +274.6%
Contains more Manganese +665%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Zinc +324.1%
Contains more Calcium +22%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +1544.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Copper +274.6%
Contains more Manganese +665%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
7
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33400%
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Molasses
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 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Water +273%
Contains more Other +100.3%
Contains more Carbs +680.9%
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Molasses
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 +460%
Contains more Water +273%
Contains more Other +100.3%
Contains more Carbs +680.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.68g 0g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 43kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.6g 74.72g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 0g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.85mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 121mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 42mg 31mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 233mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 1.23mg 0.29mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.2mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.7µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.002mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 180µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 0µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.032g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.