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Marble cake vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between marble cake and molasses

  • Marble cake has more phosphorus, while molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, iron, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 60% higher.
  • Molasses contain 14 times less sodium than marble cake. Marble cake contains 519mg of sodium, while molasses contain 37mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1090.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +584.6%

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 +11600%
Contains more WaterWater +605.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
~equal in Carbs ~74.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 +14743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7458%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.139mg 1.53mg 60%
Magnesium 18mg 242mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.67mg 50%
Potassium 123mg 1464mg 39%
Iron 1.62mg 4.72mg 39%
Copper 0.135mg 0.487mg 39%
Phosphorus 275mg 31mg 35%
Selenium 2.6µg 17.8µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.05g 25%
Sodium 519mg 37mg 21%
Fats 11.7g 0.1g 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.804mg 14%
Calcium 76mg 205mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.041mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.032g 12%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.018g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.002mg 10%
Folate 36µg 0µg 9%
Protein 3.4g 0g 7%
Calories 416kcal 290kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.93mg 4%
Carbs 79.5g 74.73g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 35.71g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake
Marble cake 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. 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.