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Molasses vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between molasses and baking powder

  • Molasses have more manganese, copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and selenium; however, baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 567% more than molasses.
  • Molasses have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +796.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7220%
Contains more CopperCopper +4770%
Contains more ZincZinc +2800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2766.3%
Contains more IronIron +133.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6967.7%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.8%
Contains more WaterWater +337.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1939.4%
~equal in Protein ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Baking powder DV% diff.
Calcium 205mg 5876mg 567%
Sodium 37mg 10600mg 459%
Phosphorus 31mg 2191mg 309%
Iron 4.72mg 11.02mg 79%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.011mg 66%
Copper 0.487mg 0.01mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg 52%
Magnesium 242mg 27mg 51%
Potassium 1464mg 20mg 42%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.2µg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Carbs 74.73g 27.7g 16%
Calories 290kcal 53kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg 6%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.01mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0g 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 27.5g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.018g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Baking powder
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
18%
Molasses
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 10563mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.