Shortbread vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shortbread and molasses?
- Shortbread is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, yet molasses are richer in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, iron, and selenium.
- Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 54% higher.
- Shortbread has 450 times more saturated fat than molasses. Shortbread has 8.105g of saturated fat, while molasses have 0.018g.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Molasses 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 ZincZinc | +69% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.9% |
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +843.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1377.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.05g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 242mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.53mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.67mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.487mg | 44% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.1g | 40% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 1464mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.018g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.041mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.002mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 4.72mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 17.8µg | 21% |
| Folate | 81µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 205mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.032g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 12.79g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.93mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 290kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 74.73g | 4% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 13.3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +507.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20862.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16552% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +40.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3211.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4163.3% |
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