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Molasses

Molasses, per 100 g: 290 kcal, 0 g protein, 74.7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fibre, 0.1 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Molasses”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, copper. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

Fat-freeUnder 0.5 g fat per 100 gVery low sodium37 mg sodium per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy290 kcal
Protein0 g
Fat0.1 g
of which saturates0.018 g
of which monounsaturates0.032 g
of which polyunsaturates0.05 g
Carbohydrate74.7 g
of which sugars74.7 g
Fibre0 g
Water21.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Minerals
Calcium205 mg25.6%
Iron4.72 mg33.7%
Magnesium242 mg64.5%
Phosphorus31 mg4.43%
Potassium1,464 mg73.2%
Sodium37 mg
Zinc0.29 mg2.9%
Copper0.487 mg48.7%
Manganese1.53 mg76.5%
Selenium17.8 µg32.4%
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0 µg
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamine (B1)0.041 mg3.73%
Riboflavin (B2)0.002 mg0.143%
Niacin (B3)0.93 mg5.81%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.804 mg13.4%
Vitamin B60.67 mg47.9%
Folate0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Manganese76.5% NRV per 100 g
  • Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
High in Potassium73.2% NRV per 100 g
  • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function
  • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
High in Magnesium64.5% NRV per 100 g
  • Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
High in Copper48.7% NRV per 100 g
  • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
High in Vitamin B647.9% NRV per 100 g
  • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
High in Iron33.7% NRV per 100 g
  • Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
  • Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
High in Selenium32.4% NRV per 100 g
  • Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
  • Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Source of Calcium25.6% NRV per 100 g
  • Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones
  • Calcium contributes to normal muscle function
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Molasses (FDC ID 168820). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.