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Molasses vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Wheat gluten?

  • Molasses are richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 52% higher.

We used Molasses and Vital wheat gluten 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.
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +868%
Contains more Potassium +1364%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Zinc +193.1%
Contains more Selenium +123%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +868%
Contains more Potassium +1364%
Contains more Copper +167.6%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +738.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Zinc +193.1%
Contains more Selenium +123%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +441.9%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +230%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1750%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +441.9%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +230%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1520%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1520%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 13.19g Molasses
Protein 0g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.1g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 74.73g 13.79g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 205mg 142mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 242mg 25mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 1464mg 100mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.29mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.487mg 0.182mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.272g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.