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Graham cracker vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between graham cracker and molasses?

  • Graham cracker is higher in vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet molasses are higher in magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 48% more.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Molasses types 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +231%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +761.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.5%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +10500%
Contains more WaterWater +545.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%
~equal in Carbs ~74.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 +7740.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10676%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1046.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1191.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Molasses DV% diff.
Magnesium 40mg 242mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.67mg 40%
Potassium 170mg 1464mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.05g 36%
Copper 0.17mg 0.487mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.002mg 24%
Folate 91µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.93mg 22%
Manganese 1.019mg 1.53mg 22%
Phosphorus 185mg 31mg 22%
Selenium 6.3µg 17.8µg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.041mg 19%
Sodium 459mg 37mg 18%
Fats 10.6g 0.1g 16%
Fructose 0.99g 12.79g 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Protein 6.69g 0g 13%
Calcium 77mg 205mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0µg 12%
Iron 3.78mg 4.72mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.804mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.633g 0.018g 7%
Calories 430kcal 290kcal 7%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.29mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 0.032g 6%
Choline 5.9mg 13.3mg 1%
Carbs 77.66g 74.73g 1%
Net carbs 74.26g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 24.85g 74.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.615g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.