Molasses vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are molasses and wheat Bread different?
- Molasses are higher in magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper; however, wheat Bread is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for magnesium for molasses is 44% higher.
- Molasses contain 7 times more potassium than wheat Bread. While molasses contain 1464mg of potassium, wheat Bread contains only 223mg.
- Molasses have less sodium.
Molasses and Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
| 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 ZincZinc | +406.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +506.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +337.9% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4170% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3084.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3340% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 59mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.153mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 223mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 6.25mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.439mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.198mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.382mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 33.4µg | 28% |
| Protein | 0g | 12.96g | 26% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 601mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 188mg | 22% |
| Folate | 0µg | 86µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.7g | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.47mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 1.72g | 11% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 4.09mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 1.377mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.456mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 55.77g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 4.27g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.989g | 4% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 165mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 1.019g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 22.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 6.42g | 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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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.