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Sugar substitute vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar substitute and Molasses

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 67% more than Molasses.
  • Sugar substitute has 15 times more Sodium than Molasses. While Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, Molasses have only 37mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 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 more CalciumCalcium +328.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3653.8%
Contains more IronIron +2850%
Contains more CopperCopper +6857.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +139.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +993.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Sugar substitute Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Molasses Opinion
Calories 347kcal 290kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.1g Molasses
Net carbs 84.17g 74.73g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 74.73g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 879mg 205mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.16mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 4.03g 74.72g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.04mg 0.29mg Molasses
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 31mg Molasses
Sodium 572mg 37mg Molasses
Manganese 0.022mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.67mg Molasses
Choline 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses
Fructose 0g 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.