Molasses
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts GRANDMA'S
Molasses contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 21.25 g (21.3 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 293 kcal per 100 g across 54 products.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for potassium, 13% of the Daily Value for iron and 13% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 133 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 107 g | 39% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Total sugars L | 93.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 100 g | 200% |
| Protein L | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 133 mg | 10% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium L | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 733 mg | 16% |
| Zinc L | 0.02 mg | 0.2% |
| Copper L | 0.006 mg | 0.6% |
| Manganese L | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium L | 5 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 0.3 µg | 0.2% |
% 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%
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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.4 g)
- Fiber4.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0 g)
- Sugars93.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 60 g)
- Sodium133 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 40 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.17 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75.3 g | 107 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 70.6 g | 93.3 g |
| Sodium | 2.2 mg | 133 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
MOLASSES
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sugar
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Molasses?
100 g of Molasses has 400 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 21.25 g (21.3 g): about 85 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 serving, 1 tbsp, 21.25 g (21.3 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.4 g).
How many carbs are in Molasses?
Molasses has 107 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.7 g of fiber and 93.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Molasses?
Molasses contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Molasses contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (16% DV), iron (13% DV), magnesium (13% DV) and calcium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Molasses?
100 g contains 133 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 16, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2149621. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 25, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0072400711244. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 16, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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