Molasses vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between molasses and pound cake
- Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and selenium; however, pound cake has more vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 62% higher.
- Pound cake has 30 times less magnesium than molasses. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
- Molasses are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Molasses and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2925% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +336.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +882.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +218.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1059.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1290.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +351.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1761.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +393.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13860% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9337.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6738% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1489.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3775.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~30.68g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.11mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 8mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.036mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.042mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 1.48mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 149mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 5µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.249mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 0.33g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 37mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Folate | 0µg | 42µg | 11% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 53.64g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 1.615mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals