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Molasses vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Molasses and Potato bread

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 56% more than Potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 9 times less Magnesium than Molasses. Molasses contain 242mg of Magnesium, while Potato bread contains 28mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Molasses and Bread, potato.

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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 Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +418.1%
Contains more Manganese +504.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1090.3%
Contains more Zinc +396.6%
Equal in Calcium - 188
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Copper +418.1%
Contains more Manganese +504.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1090.3%
Contains more Zinc +396.6%
Equal in Calcium - 188

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 B6 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.817
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.817

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3030%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +3030%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 40.77g Molasses
Protein 0g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 0.1g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 74.73g 47.07g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 266kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 0g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 205mg 188mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.25mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 28mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 1464mg 718mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 375mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.487mg 0.094mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.253mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 9.5µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.232mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.