Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Florida Oranges VS Molasses

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Florida Oranges	6%	4%	90%
Molasses	0%	0%	100%

Macro Nutrients

	Florida Oranges	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.2% 209kcal	45.4% 1315kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.98% 0.95g	0.47% 0.45g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	0.26% 0.082g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.1% 0.05g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.83% 0.14g	1.33% 0.23g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	40.3% 52.3g	261% 339g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	57% 41.5g	467% 339g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	80% 58g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 54g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 133g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	28.6% 11g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.67% 3.18g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Florida Oranges	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.54% 50μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	37.8% 0.45mg	15.5% 0.19mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	14% 0.18mg	0.7% 0.009mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.3% 1.8mg	26.4% 4.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	22.7% 1.13mg	73% 3.65mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17.8% 0.23mg	234% 3.04mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	19.3% 77μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	227% 204mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.44% 0.82mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Florida Oranges	Molasses	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19.5% 195mg	93% 930mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	19.7% 0.18mg	245% 2.2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	5.1% 0.41mg	268% 21.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	261% 1098mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4.73% 0.11mg	302% 6.94mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	7.78% 54.4mg	20% 141mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	22.5% 767mg	195% 6641mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.12% 2.27μg	147% 80.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0% 0mg	11% 168mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.3% 0.36mg	12% 1.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10.7% 395g	2.7% 99g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Florida Oranges VS Molasses per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Florida Oranges versus 1 lb of Molasses to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Florida Oranges vs Molasses:

• 1 pound of Florida Oranges has 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 20 times more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Molasses.
• While 1 lb of Molasses contains 2.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.2 times more Vitamin B5 and 13.1 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Florida Oranges.
• 1 pound of Molasses have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C
• Both Raw Florida Oranges as well as Molasses have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Florida Oranges vs Molasses:

• 1 pound of Florida Oranges has 4 times more Water than Molasses.
• While 1 lb of Molasses contains 4.8 times more Calcium, 12.5 times more Copper, 52.4 times more Iron, 24.2 times more Magnesium, 63.8 times more Manganese, 2.6 times more Phosphorus, 8.7 times more Potassium, 35.6 times more Selenium, more Sodium and 3.6 times more Zinc than Raw Florida Oranges.
• 1 pound of Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Florida Oranges has more Fiber than Molasses.
• While 1 lb of Molasses contains 6.3 times more Energy, 6.5 times more Carbohydrate and 8.2 times more Sugars than Raw Florida Oranges.
• 1 pound of Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 1 pound of Molasses provide inadequate amounts of Fiber
• Both Raw Florida Oranges as well as Molasses provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in one pound.