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Molasses vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Sponge cake different?

  • Molasses are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium, while Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 59% more than Sponge cake.
  • Molasses contain 27 times more Magnesium than Sponge cake. Molasses contain 242mg of Magnesium, while Sponge cake contains 9mg.

Molasses and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe types were 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.
Molasses
Molasses
7
:
3
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Calcium +388.1%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Potassium +938.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +816.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Equal in Selenium - 18.5
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +388.1%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Potassium +938.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +816.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Equal in Selenium - 18.5

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.
Molasses
Molasses
5
:
6
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Molasses
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%
Sponge cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
3
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Water +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
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2
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 57.7g Molasses
Protein 0g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0.1g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 74.73g 57.7g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Sponge cake
Calcium 205mg 42mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.58mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 9mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 1464mg 141mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 228mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.487mg 0.056mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.167mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.546mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.059mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.301g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Sponge cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Molasses
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.283g)
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.
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.