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Molasses vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Graham cracker?

  • Molasses are higher in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium, yet Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 48% more.
  • Molasses have 9 times more Potassium than Graham cracker. While Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, Graham cracker has only 170mg.

We used Molasses and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types 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 Calcium +166.2%
Contains more Iron +24.9%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +761.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +186.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.8%
Contains more Zinc +231%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +166.2%
Contains more Iron +24.9%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +761.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +186.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.8%
Contains more Zinc +231%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +545.1%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +545.1%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10500%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10676%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +28.8%
Contains more Glucose +1046.2%
Contains more Fructose +1191.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +28.8%
Contains more Glucose +1046.2%
Contains more Fructose +1191.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 74.26g Molasses
Protein 0g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0.1g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 74.73g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 290kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 12.79g 0.99g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 0g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 205mg 77mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 3.78mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 40mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 1464mg 170mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 459mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.487mg 0.17mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 1.019mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 6.3µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.42mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.156mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.633g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.615g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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