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Molasses vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between molasses and shortbread?

  • Molasses are richer in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, iron, and selenium, yet shortbread is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 54% higher.
  • Molasses have 17 times more potassium than shortbread. Molasses have 1464mg of potassium, while shortbread has 88mg.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Molasses and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1628.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1563.6%
Contains more IronIron +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +843.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1377.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +507.5%
Contains more OtherOther +220.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26120%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20862.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16552%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3211.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4163.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Molasses Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 8.326g 55%
Magnesium 242mg 14mg 54%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.393mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.071mg 46%
Copper 0.487mg 0.09mg 44%
Fats 0.1g 26.22g 40%
Potassium 1464mg 88mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.018g 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.353mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.314mg 24%
Iron 4.72mg 2.98mg 22%
Selenium 17.8µg 6.2µg 21%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Calcium 205mg 13mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 0.3g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.275mg 15%
Sodium 37mg 353mg 14%
Calories 290kcal 514kcal 11%
Protein 0g 5.37g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.321mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 31mg 66mg 5%
Carbs 74.73g 63.78g 4%
Choline 13.3mg 0.9mg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.49mg 2%
Net carbs 74.73g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.087g)
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)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.