Molasses vs Chewing gum
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Chewing gum has more — 360 calories per 100 g against 290 for molasses, a difference of 70 kcal (24% more). On protein it is Molasses 0.0 g versus chewing gum 0.0 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Molasses | Chewing gum | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 360 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | equal |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 96.7 g | 22.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 74.7 g | 66.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Sodium | 37.0 mg | 1.0 mg | 36.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1,464.0 mg | 2.0 mg | 1,462.0 mg |
| Calcium | 205.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 205.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 0.0 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | equal |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 21.9 g | 2.6 g | 19.3 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.