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Molasses vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and cookie dough?

  • Molasses are richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, and selenium, yet cookie dough is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 51% higher.
  • Molasses have 16 times more vitamin B6 than cookie dough. Molasses have 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while cookie dough has 0.041mg.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Molasses and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types in this comparison.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +764.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +895.9%
Contains more IronIron +120.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.5%

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% 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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
Contains more OtherOther +153.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +18800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32809.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5084%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Cookie dough
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Cookie dough DV% diff.
Magnesium 242mg 28mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.041mg 48%
Copper 0.487mg 0.11mg 42%
Potassium 1464mg 147mg 39%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.765mg 33%
Iron 4.72mg 2.14mg 32%
Fats 0.1g 18.9g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 10.531g 26%
Saturated fat 0.018g 4.751g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.592g 17%
Calcium 205mg 31mg 17%
Selenium 17.8µg 9.1µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.234mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Protein 0g 5.4g 11%
Sodium 37mg 294mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.148mg 11%
Phosphorus 31mg 104mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.372mg 9%
Folate 0µg 35µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Calories 290kcal 424kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.865mg 6%
Carbs 74.73g 59.1g 5%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.64mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Net carbs 74.73g 56.6g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.