Molasses nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Molasses
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
44 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 serving 1 tbsp (20 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
-38.6 (alkaline)
Calories
290
Potassium
Carbs
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
Explanation: This food contains more Potassium than 94% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (6%) which contain more Potassium, this food itself is rich in Potassium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Carbs, Magnesium, Calcium and Iron
Molasses Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
Fats:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
Carbs:
25%
Daily Value: 25%
74.73 g of 300 g
Water:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
21.87 g of 2,000 g
Other:
3.3 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
2%
Sodium
37mg
25%
TotalCarbohydrate
75g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 75g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
205mg
21%
Iron
5mg
28%
Potassium
1,464mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
205 mg of 1,000 mg
21%
Iron:
4.72 mg of 18 mg
26%
Magnesium:
242 mg of 400 mg
61%
Phosphorus:
31 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Potassium:
1464 mg of 3,500 mg
42%
Sodium:
37 mg of 2,400 mg
2%
Zinc:
0.29 mg of 15 mg
2%
Copper:
0.487 mg of 2 mg
24%
Manganese:
1.53 mg of 2 mg
77%
Selenium:
17.8 µg of 70 µg
25%
Choline:
13.3 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
1464 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
242 mg
TOP 10%
Calcium
205 mg
TOP 11%
Iron
4.72 mg
TOP 11%
Copper
0.487 mg
TOP 20%
Manganese
1.53 mg
TOP 29%
Selenium
17.8 mg
TOP 49%
Sodium
37 mg
TOP 76%
Zinc
0.29 mg
TOP 80%
Choline
13.3 mg
TOP 82%
Phosphorus
31 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.041 mg of 2 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.002 mg of 2 mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0.93 mg of 20 mg
5%
Vitamin B5:
0.804 mg of 10 mg
8%
Vitamin B6:
0.67 mg of 2 mg
34%
Folate, total:
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B6
0.67 µg
TOP 17%
Vitamin B5
0.804 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B3
0.93 µg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B1
0.041 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B2
0.002 µg
TOP 96%
Vitamin E
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folate, total
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Molasses
Starch:
g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
g
Maltose:
g
Galactose:
g
Fiber content / ratio for Molasses
Sugars:
74.72 g
Fiber:
0 g
All nutrients for Molasses per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Fats | 0% | 93% | 0.1g |
333.1 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 25% | 7% | 74.73g |
2.7 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 11% | 31% | 290kcal |
6.2 times more than Orange 
|
| Fructose | 16% | 80% | 12.79g |
2.2 times more than Apple 
|
| Sugars | 83% | 21% | 74.72g |
8.3 times more than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 21% | 11% | 205mg |
1.6 times more than Milk 
|
| Iron | 26% | 11% | 4.72mg |
1.8 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 61% | 10% | 242mg |
1.7 times more than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 4% | 83% | 31mg |
5.9 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 31% | 6% | 1464mg |
10 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 2% | 76% | 37mg |
13.2 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 3% | 80% | 0.29mg |
21.8 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 20% | 0.49mg |
3.4 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 100% | 0IU |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin E | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 3% | 76% | 0.04mg |
6.5 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0% | 96% | 0mg |
65 times less than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 5% | 70% | 0.93mg |
10.3 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 8% | 41% | 0.8mg |
1.4 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 34% | 17% | 0.67mg |
5.6 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0% | 91% | 0.02g |
327.5 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 87% | 0.03g |
306.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 90% | 0.05g |
943.5 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.