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Turkey meat vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey meat and molasses

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and potassium.
  • Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 66% more than turkey meat.
  • Molasses contain less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 ZincZinc +755.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +619.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.6%
Contains more IronIron +333%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10828.6%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.67mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 FatsFats +7290%
Contains more WaterWater +190.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124450%
Contains more OtherOther +587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8171.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4138%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 1.53mg 66%
Protein 28.55g 0g 57%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.93mg 54%
Magnesium 30mg 242mg 50%
Iron 1.09mg 4.72mg 45%
Copper 0.093mg 0.487mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Potassium 239mg 1464mg 36%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Phosphorus 223mg 31mg 27%
Carbs 0.06g 74.73g 25%
Selenium 29.8µg 17.8µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.002mg 21%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.29mg 20%
Calcium 14mg 205mg 19%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.05g 14%
Choline 87.4mg 13.3mg 13%
Fats 7.39g 0.1g 11%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.018g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 0.032g 7%
Calories 189kcal 290kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.67mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.804mg 3%
Sodium 103mg 37mg 3%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.041mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.