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Molasses vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between molasses and marble cake

  • Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, iron, selenium, and vitamin B5, while marble cake has more phosphorus.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 60% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 27 times less vitamin B6 than molasses. Molasses contain 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while marble cake contains 0.025mg.
  • The amount of sodium in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1090.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +584.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.1%

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +605.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +11600%
~equal in Carbs ~79.5g

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7458%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Marble cake
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 Marble cake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0.139mg 60%
Magnesium 242mg 18mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.025mg 50%
Potassium 1464mg 123mg 39%
Iron 4.72mg 1.62mg 39%
Copper 0.487mg 0.135mg 39%
Phosphorus 31mg 275mg 35%
Selenium 17.8µg 2.6µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.779g 25%
Sodium 37mg 519mg 21%
Fats 0.1g 11.7g 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.096mg 14%
Calcium 205mg 76mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.181mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 4.75g 12%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.45g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.13mg 10%
Folate 0µg 36µg 9%
Protein 0g 3.4g 7%
Calories 290kcal 416kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.546mg 4%
Carbs 74.73g 79.5g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 4.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 74.73g 76.6g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake
Marble cake 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

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.