Molasses
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Molasses is a thick syrup left after sugar is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. The figures here describe molasses as a syrup and are drawn from literature sources. Per 100g, it provides 69g of carbohydrate, including 59g of sugars, and 1115 kJ of energy. It also contains 240mg of magnesium.
Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve function. Although molasses contains minerals, it is mainly a source of carbohydrate and sugar, which is relevant for people monitoring sugar or energy intake. Its use as a sweetener adds sugar to foods and drinks. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 266 kcal |
Energy | 1115 kJ |
Fat | 0.1g |
of which saturates | Trace |
Carbohydrate | 69g |
of which sugars | 59g |
0g | |
Salt | 0.09g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 26g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
0.41mg | |
0mg | |
0.04mg | |
Trace | |
0.9mg | |
0.67mg | |
0µg | |
0µg | |
210mg | |
4.7mg | |
240mg | |
31mg | |
1460mg | |
Sodium | 37mg |
0.3mg | |
0.49mg | |
Trace | |
Trace |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.