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Wheat Bread vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat Bread and molasses different?

  • Wheat Bread is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus; however, molasses are richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for magnesium for molasses is 44% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 191 times more vitamin B2 than molasses. While wheat Bread contains 0.382mg of vitamin B2, molasses contain only 0.002mg.
  • Molasses have less sodium.

Bread, wheat, toasted and Molasses are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
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 +406.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +556.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +572%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 +4170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
~equal in Water ~21.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 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 +3084.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3340%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Molasses DV% diff.
Magnesium 59mg 242mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.67mg 40%
Potassium 223mg 1464mg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.93mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.041mg 33%
Copper 0.198mg 0.487mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.002mg 29%
Selenium 33.4µg 17.8µg 28%
Protein 12.96g 0g 26%
Sodium 601mg 37mg 25%
Phosphorus 188mg 31mg 22%
Folate 86µg 0µg 22%
Fiber 4.7g 0g 19%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.29mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.05g 11%
Iron 4.09mg 4.72mg 8%
Manganese 1.377mg 1.53mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.804mg 7%
Carbs 55.77g 74.73g 6%
Fats 4.27g 0.1g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.989g 0.018g 4%
Calcium 165mg 205mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.019g 0.032g 2%
Choline 22.1mg 13.3mg 2%
Calories 313kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.07g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 6.42g 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
36%
Wheat Bread
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.