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Tomato sauce vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato sauce and Molasses

  • Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E , while Molasses has more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Calcium +1364.3%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +392.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +323.5%
Contains more Manganese +1254%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Calcium +1364.3%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +392.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +323.5%
Contains more Manganese +1254%
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 +3150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
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 +3150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +1307.3%
Contains more Other +72.8%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 +200%
Contains more Water +317.4%
Contains more Carbs +1307.3%
Contains more Other +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +41900%
Contains more Glucose +554.9%
Contains more Fructose +665.9%
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 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 +41900%
Contains more Glucose +554.9%
Contains more Fructose +665.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.2g 0g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Tomato sauce
Carbs 5.31g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 24kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 1.67g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 3.56g 74.72g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 0g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.96mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 15mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 27mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 297mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 11mg 37mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.115mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.113mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 435IU 0IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.002mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.93mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 9µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.032g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.05g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
14%
Tomato sauce
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.