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Sweet roll vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet roll and Molasses

  • Sweet roll has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Molasses are richer in Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Molasses covers your daily Magnesium needs 54% more than Sweet roll.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Molasses.

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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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
2
:
8
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +184.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +1218.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +453.4%
Contains more Manganese +410%
Equal in Selenium - 17.8
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +184.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +1218.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +453.4%
Contains more Manganese +410%
Equal in Selenium - 17.8

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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
9
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +526.2%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Molasses
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +690.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +526.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +16300%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Other +94.1%
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Molasses
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 +16300%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Other +94.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14890.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14846%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14890.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14846%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 6.2g 0g Sweet roll
Fats 16.4g 0.1g Sweet roll
Carbs 50.9g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 372kcal 290kcal Sweet roll
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 31.73g 74.72g Sweet roll
Fiber 2.4g 0g Sweet roll
Calcium 72mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.6mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 17mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 76mg 31mg Sweet roll
Potassium 111mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 304mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.59mg 0.29mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.3mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.041mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.002mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.93mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 72µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 3.079g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 0.032g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0.05g Sweet roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.