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Whey vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Molasses different?

  • Whey is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 66% more than Whey.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Molasses types were used in this article.

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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.
Whey
1
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Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +7766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2925%
Contains more Potassium +809.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +12075%
Contains more Manganese +152900%
Contains more Selenium +836.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +7766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2925%
Contains more Potassium +809.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Copper +12075%
Contains more Manganese +152900%
Contains more Selenium +836.8%

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.
Whey
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2061.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7800%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2061.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
3
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Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Water +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +1353.9%
Contains more Other +522.6%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +260%
Contains more Water +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +1353.9%
Contains more Other +522.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.5%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.85g 0g Whey
Fats 0.36g 0.1g Whey
Carbs 5.14g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 27kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 5.14g 74.72g Whey
Calcium 47mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.06mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 8mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 46mg 31mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 54mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.13mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.004mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.001mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.002mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 1µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.032g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.