Molasses nutrition facts
100 grams of molasses contain 290 calories, 0 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (67% DV), magnesium (58% DV), copper (54% DV) and vitamin B6 (39% DV). Most of its calories (100%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese67%
- Magnesium58%
- Copper54%
- Vitamin B639%
- Selenium32%
- Potassium31%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Folate | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.3 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4.72 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1460 mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 242 mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.49 mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.53 mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 17.8 µg | 32% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 21.9 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other sweets
| Per 100 g | Molasses | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | 328 | -12% |
| Protein | 0 g | 4.24 g | -100% |
| Total carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 56.2 g | +33% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 10.8 g | -99% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 2.29 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 74.7 g | 42.2 g | +77% |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 262 mg | -86% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168820. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.