Baked goods

Cookies, molasses

FDC 172724oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 31 · -9 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cookies, molasses is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 31 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 40 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (36% DV), a good source of magnesium (12% DV), a good source of protein (11% DV). Most of its 430 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (459 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (17.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 5.6 g · 5%Carb 73.8 g · 68%Fat 12.8 g · 27%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories430 kcal22%
Total fat13 g16%
Saturated fat3.2 g16%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium459 mg20%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Dietary fiber1 g4%
Sugars18 g
Protein5.6 g11%
Potassium346 mg7%
Calcium74 mg6%
Iron6.4 mg36%
Magnesium52 mg12%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

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FDC 172724

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron36% DV
Magnesium12% DV
Protein11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density31 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g5.6 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g1 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g459 vs 447 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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