Molasses nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Molasses Glycemic index (GI)
Molasses, also known as black treacle, is produced by refining plants, such as sugarcane and sugar beets, into sugars. As a sweetener, it is naturally high in carbohydrates, containing 75g of it in a 100g serving. Molasses contains about 25% less sugars, compared to granulated white sugar.
An exact number for the glycemic index of molasses has not yet been calculated by researchers. However, here, we will look at the information we do have about the effect of molasses on glycemic response.
The predominant sugar found in molasses is sucrose, which has a glycemic index of 65±4 (1).
Brown sugar is often made by adding molasses to white sugar. It is known that brown sugar has a lower glycemic index compared to refined white sugar. Yellow sugar was calculated to have 84% glycemic index compared to the 100% GI of white sugar (2).
Filtered molasses concentrate, made from sugar cane, was researched to have potential as a natural functional ingredient capable of modifying carbohydrate metabolism and contributing to glycemic index reduction of processed foods and beverages (3).
In summary, molasses most likely has a moderate glycemic index, but, when added to high glycemic index foods, can have a GI lowering quality.
Sources.
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/suppl/2008/09/18/dc08-1239.DC1/TableA1_1.pdf
- http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-1113/ijsrp-p2330.pdf
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267871575
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Last updated: March 20, 2021
Important nutritional characteristics for Molasses
Glycemic index ⓘ
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N/A (-)
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 the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-38.6 (alkaline)
Calories
290
Potassium
Carbs
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
Explanation: The given food contains more Potassium than 94% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Potassium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
0%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
74.73 g of 300 g
25%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
21.87 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
3.3 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
2%
Sodium 37mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
75g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
205mg
21%
Iron
5mg
63%
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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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
205 mg of 1,000 mg
21%
Iron:
4.72 mg of 8 mg
59%
Magnesium:
242 mg of 420 mg
58%
Phosphorus:
31 mg of 700 mg
4%
Potassium:
1464 mg of 3,400 mg
43%
Sodium:
37 mg of 2,300 mg
2%
Zinc:
0.29 mg of 11 mg
3%
Copper:
0.487 mg of 1 mg
54%
Manganese:
1.53 mg of 2 mg
67%
Selenium:
17.8 µg of 55 µg
32%
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 µg
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 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.041 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.002 mg of 1 mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0.93 mg of 16 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0.804 mg of 5 mg
16%
Vitamin B6:
0.67 mg of 1 mg
52%
Folate:
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B6
0.67 mg
TOP 17%
Vitamin B5
0.804 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B3
0.93 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B1
0.041 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B2
0.002 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin E
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folate
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
Sugar:
74.72 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0.01 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 | 15% | 31% | 290kcal |
6.2 times more than Orange 
|
| Fructose | 16% | 80% | 12.79g |
2.2 times more than Apple 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 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 | 59% | 11% | 4.72mg |
1.8 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 58% | 10% | 242mg |
1.7 times more than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 4% | 83% | 31mg |
5.9 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 43% | 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 | 54% | 20% | 0.49mg |
3.4 times more than Shiitake 
|
| 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 | 6% | 70% | 0.93mg |
10.3 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 16% | 41% | 0.8mg |
1.4 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 52% | 17% | 0.67mg |
5.6 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.