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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.
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%
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%
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.
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%
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%
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%
~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
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 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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
18% 32% 50%
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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3211.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4163.3%
~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.
Shortbread Molasses
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 Shortbread Molasses 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Molasses
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
30%
Shortbread
18%
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 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. 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.