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Water vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Water and Molasses?

  • Water has less Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium than Molasses.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.

We used Beverages, water, tap, well and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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.
Water
Water
1
:
9
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +24100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +2943.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +24100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +2943.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
Water
0
:
12
Molasses
Molasses
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Water +356.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3200%
Water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +356.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Fats 0g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 0kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Water
Calcium 3mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 1mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 0mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 0mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 5mg 37mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.016mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water 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

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.