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Cracker vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Molasses

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Molasses are higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 58% more than Molasses.
  • Cracker has 228 times more Vitamin B2 than Molasses. While Cracker has 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Molasses have only 0.002mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Molasses.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +1140.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +368.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.6%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +1140.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +368.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.6%
Contains more Selenium +165.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +914.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +963.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +914.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +963.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26330%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +596.5%
Contains more Other +32.5%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +26330%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +596.5%
Contains more Other +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20378.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26174%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20378.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26174%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +323%
Contains more Glucose +2436.2%
Contains more Fructose +4310.3%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +323%
Contains more Glucose +2436.2%
Contains more Fructose +4310.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 59g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 6.64g 0g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 0.1g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 510kcal 290kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 8.18g 74.72g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 4.03mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 18mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 248mg 31mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 726mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.49mg 0.29mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.491mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 6.7µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.041mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.002mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.93mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 92µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Molasses
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.032g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.05g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.544g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.