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Smoothie vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and molasses

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while molasses have more iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for iron is 57% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in smoothie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 -21.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6000%
Contains more IronIron +3046.7%

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +717.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +312.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +815.8%
Contains more OtherOther +870.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 67%
Magnesium 242mg 58%
Iron 0.15mg 4.72mg 57%
Copper 0.487mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.67mg 45%
Potassium 24mg 1464mg 42%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Carbs 8.16g 74.73g 22%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Calcium 41mg 205mg 16%
Calories 37kcal 290kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Phosphorus 31mg 4%
Zinc 0.29mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 3%
Protein 1.22g 0g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.93mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 74.72g N/A
Sodium 29mg 37mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.