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Molasses

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

Proteine

0g

Sale

0.09g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

26g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina E

0.41mg

Vitamina C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

Trace

Niacin (B3)

0.9mg

Vitamina B6

0.67mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

0µg

Calcio

210mg

Ferro

4.7mg

Magnesio

240mg

Phosphorus

31mg

Potassio

1460mg

Sodio

37mg

Zinco

0.3mg

Copper

0.49mg

Selenio

Trace

Iodio

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.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente