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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 Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Calcium +1476.9%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Potassium +1563.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +441.1%
Contains more Manganese +289.3%
Contains more Selenium +187.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Calcium +1476.9%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Potassium +1563.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +441.1%
Contains more Manganese +289.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +843.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +843.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Water +507.5%
Contains more Other +220.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +26120%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Water +507.5%
Contains more Other +220.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16552%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16552%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +40.1%
Contains more Glucose +3211.1%
Contains more Fructose +4163.3%
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
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +40.1%
Contains more Glucose +3211.1%
Contains more Fructose +4163.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 5.37g 0g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.1g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 514kcal 290kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 21.65g 74.72g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.98mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 14mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 66mg 31mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 353mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.49mg 0.29mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.393mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 6.2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.041mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.002mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.93mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Molasses
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.032g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.05g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Molasses
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
33%
Shortbread
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
103%
Molasses

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 is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.