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Molasses calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of molasses contains 290 calories, with 0 g of protein, 74.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 74.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%
How molasses compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 290 kcal | 0 g | 74.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Sorghum syrup | 290 kcal | 0 g | 74.9 g | 0 g |
| Pancake syrup with butter | 291 kcal | 0 g | 72.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Dark corn syrup | 286 kcal | 0 g | 77.6 g | 0 g |
| Light corn syrup | 283 kcal | 0 g | 76.8 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for molasses
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 74.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in molasses
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1.5 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 242 mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.49 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 17.8 µg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common molasses servings
How many calories in a portion of molasses — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (20 g) | 58 kcal | 0 g | 14.9 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 290 kcal | 0 g | 75 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (337 g) | 977 kcal | 0 g | 252 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in molasses?
Molasses has 290 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in molasses?
Molasses contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in molasses?
Molasses contains 74.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these molasses calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168820 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
