Calories in Molasses
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This record duplicates Molasses from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Molasses contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 58 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.3% from fat and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 58% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 54% of the Daily Value for copper and 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.018 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 37 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.7 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 74.7 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 205 mg | 16% |
| Iron C | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium C | 242 mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 1,460 mg | 31% |
| Zinc C | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.49 mg | 54% |
| Selenium C | 17.8 µg | 32% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Carbohydrates 100%
- Fat 0.3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water21.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.05 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 21.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in molasses?
100 g of molasses has 290 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 58 kcal. 1 cup (320 g): about 928 kcal.
How much protein is in molasses?
Molasses contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in molasses?
Molasses has 74.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 74.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in molasses?
Molasses contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.018 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does molasses contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (58% DV), copper (54% DV), Vitamin B6 (39% DV), selenium (32% DV) and potassium (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in molasses?
100 g contains 37 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710283. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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