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Molasses
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 290 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 75 g 27%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 75 g —
- Sodium 37 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 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 (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 13.3 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 205 mg 16%
- Iron 4.7 mg 26%
- Magnesium 242 mg 58%
- Phosphorus 31 mg 2%
- Potassium 1464 mg 31%
- Zinc 0.29 mg 3%
- Copper 0.49 mg 54%
- Manganese 1.5 mg 67%
- Selenium 17.8 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 | 0 g | 75 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 337 g | 977 | 0 g | 252 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × serving 1 tbsp | 20 g | 58 | 0 g | 15 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 674 g | 1955 | 0 g | 504 g | 0.7 g |
| ½ × cup | 168.5 g | 489 | 0 g | 126 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 1011 g | 2932 | 0 g | 756 g | 1 g |
| 4 × cup | 1348 g | 3909 | 0 g | 1007 g | 1.3 g |
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Questions about Molasses
What can you cook with molasses?
Its deep, slightly bitter sweetness works especially well in gingerbread, sticky marinades, barbecue sauce and baked beans. Stir a spoonful into porridge or yoghurt for a strong, bittersweet note.
Can you use molasses instead of black treacle?
Usually, yes: both are dark, thick sugar syrups, and molasses can replace black treacle in gingerbread and sauces. The flavour and sweetness differ between products, so start with the same amount and taste the mixture before adding more.
Can you replace sugar with molasses in baking?
Replace only some of the sugar: molasses adds moisture and a pronounced flavour, so swapping all the sugar can make a bake dense and overly dark. When replacing a portion, reduce another liquid slightly if the mixture seems loose.
How do you stop molasses sticking to a spoon?
Dip the spoon in hot water and shake it dry before measuring, or lightly coat it with neutral oil. The syrup will slide off more easily, especially if the jar has been kept cool.
How should you store molasses after opening?
Wipe the rim, close the lid firmly and keep the jar in a cool, dry cupboard. A clean, dry spoon helps prevent moisture and crumbs getting into the syrup.
How is molasses made?
Sugar cane or sugar beet juice is boiled to form sugar crystals, which are removed; the remaining syrup is molasses. Further boiling and crystal removal produce darker, stronger-tasting molasses, with blackstrap coming from the final extraction.
Is molasses a source of iron?
Yes. A tablespoon of 20 g provides 0.94 mg of iron, and molasses also contains notable amounts of magnesium and manganese.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168820 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
