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Old Fashion Molasses Bread Recipe

Old Fashion Molasses Bread has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 32.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.78 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for Old Fashion Molasses Bread, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat12%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.48 mg32%
Niacin6.4 mg32%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5%
Folate192 mcg48%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron3.8 mg21%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Potassium177 mg5.1%
Sodium330 mg13.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.8 g10.9%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars4.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4 mg 1.3%

Sodium 330 mg 13.8%

Total Carbohydrates 32.8 g 10.9%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 4.7 g

Protein 5.1 g 10.2%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 4% Iron 21%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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