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Molasses vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between molasses and gingerbread

  • Molasses have more magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, potassium, iron, and calcium; however, gingerbread is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Molasses cover your daily magnesium needs 41% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 4 times less vitamin B6 than molasses. Molasses have 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while gingerbread has 0.19mg.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.5%
Contains more IronIron +63.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
~equal in Selenium ~16.3µg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +16300%
Contains more WaterWater +28%

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% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8332%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Magnesium 242mg 70mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.19mg 37%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.683mg 37%
Copper 0.487mg 0.195mg 32%
Potassium 1464mg 439mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.216g 28%
Fats 0.1g 16.4g 25%
Iron 4.72mg 2.88mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.018g 4.122g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 7.124g 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Sodium 37mg 327mg 13%
Calcium 205mg 71mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.162mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.375mg 9%
Carbs 74.73g 49.2g 9%
Folate 0µg 33µg 8%
Protein 0g 3.9g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.738mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Calories 290kcal 356kcal 3%
Selenium 17.8µg 16.3µg 3%
Phosphorus 31mg 54mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.