Condiments & Sauces

Molasses Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

One tablespoon of molasses contains 58 calories, 0g protein, 14.9g carbs, and 0g fat. The dark, bittersweet syrup left behind by sugar refining, smoky and mineral-rich, giving gingerbread its depth.

58

cal

14.9g

carbs

0g

protein

0g

fat

0g

fiber

14.9g

sugar

Vitamins in Molasses

Per 1 tbsp ~20g

Vitamin B6
0.13mg
8%
Thiamin (B1)
8.2mcg
<1%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.4mcg
<1%
Niacin (B3)
0.19mg
1%

Minerals in Molasses

Per 1 tbsp ~20g

Calcium
41mg
3%
Iron
0.94mg
5%
Magnesium
48.4mg
12%
Phosphorus
6.2mg
<1%
Potassium
293mg
6%
Sodium
7.4mg
<1%
Zinc
0.06mg
<1%
Selenium
3.56mcg
6%
Copper
0.1mg
11%
Manganese
0.31mg
13%

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