1 tablespoon (medium) of Homemade molasses (20 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.9 mg of Iron covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Homemade molasses Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

290

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

74g

· 27% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%

Homemade molasses Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.15mg · 9% DV

0.07mg · 5% DV

0.1mg · 2% DV

0.01mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Iron

5mg · 28% DV

Calcium

200mg · 20% DV

Potassium ⭐

500mg · 15% DV

How Nutritious Is Homemade molasses?

Nutrient density

Medium

50/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

12/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Homemade molasses Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Homemade molasses

To burn the 290 calories in 100 g:

🚶

72min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

30min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

39min

Cycling

🏊

34min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Homemade molasses Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Homemade molasses Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Homemade molasses Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Homemade molasses Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.01g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.01g

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Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade molasses

How many calories are in homemade molasses?

Homemade molasses provides 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 74 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.

Is homemade molasses suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, homemade molasses is compatible with vegan diets. It is also listed as suitable for vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivore eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026