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Koska Carob Molasses Calories
Natural carob molasses, high energy, source of iron and calcium
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Koska Carob Molasses (20 g) has 54 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.2 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 70 mg of Calcium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Koska Carob Molasses Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
54
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
13.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 3% · Fat 0%
Koska Carob Molasses nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Koska Carob Molasses?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 81 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 40 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 675 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 380 g | 1026 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Koska Carob Molasses
What is Koska Carob Molasses made from?
Koska Carob Molasses is a thick, sweet syrup made by extracting and concentrating the juice of carob pods. It is used as a spread, sweetener, or ingredient in foods, rather than being a syrup made from grapes.
What does Koska Carob Molasses taste like?
Koska Carob Molasses tastes intensely sweet, with a deep, toasted flavor often compared to malt or caramel. Its strong taste works well in small amounts, especially paired with plain yogurt, tahini, or nut butter.
How do you use Koska Carob Molasses in recipes?
Koska Carob Molasses can sweeten porridge, yogurt, sauces, and baked goods, or be spread on toast. In baking, replace only part of the recipe’s sweetener at first; its moisture and distinctive flavor can change the result.
Is Koska Carob Molasses the same as regular molasses?
No. Koska Carob Molasses comes from carob pods, while regular molasses usually refers to a syrup produced during sugar refining. Carob molasses has a fruit-derived sweetness and a different flavor and production process.
Can you use Koska Carob Molasses instead of honey?
Yes, Koska Carob Molasses can replace honey as a sweetener in many recipes, but it will give the food a darker color and a stronger, toasted flavor. Start with a similar amount and adjust to taste.
Does Koska Carob Molasses need to be refrigerated after opening?
Usually, Koska Carob Molasses can be kept tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard after opening. Follow the storage instructions on the jar if they specify refrigeration, and avoid introducing crumbs or a wet spoon into the product.
Does Koska Carob Molasses contain added sugar?
You cannot tell from its sweetness alone: carob naturally contains sugars that remain in the concentrated syrup. Check the ingredient list on the jar to see whether sugar or another sweetener has also been added.
Is Koska Carob Molasses a good source of iron?
Koska Carob Molasses contains iron, but it should not be relied on to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. The iron in plant foods is less readily absorbed than iron from meat, and a diagnosed deficiency needs appropriate medical care.
Can Koska Carob Molasses raise blood sugar?
Yes. Koska Carob Molasses is a concentrated sweet syrup, so its carbohydrates can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should account for the amount they eat in their meal plan and ask their clinician or dietitian for individualized guidance.
Can you give Koska Carob Molasses to a baby?
Koska Carob Molasses is not a suitable sweetener to add routinely to a baby’s food. It is concentrated and sweet, and babies do not need added sweeteners; ask a pediatrician about introducing it if you have a specific concern.
Koska Carob Molasses Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B5
0.06mg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.12mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Calcium
70mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
160mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
7mg · 0% DV
Koska Carob Molasses Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Koska Carob Molasses
To burn the 54 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Koska Carob Molasses?
Koska Carob Molasses is a thick, dark syrup made from the sweet pods of the carob tree. It is especially familiar in Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, where carob is turned into a traditional pantry sweetener. Its flavour is rich and mellow, with notes reminiscent of toasted caramel rather than the fruitiness of grape molasses.
Use a small spoonful over bread, stir it into tahini, or add a little to yoghurt or porridge. It is concentrated in carbohydrates and energy, with very little fat, and provides some fibre as well as iron and calcium. Because its sweetness is quite pronounced, a modest drizzle is often enough; pairing it with plain yoghurt or tahini balances its intensity.
How Nutritious Is Koska Carob Molasses?
Nutrient density
Medium
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
Medium
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.
Is Koska Carob Molasses Processed?
NOVA 3
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 Koska Carob Molasses Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Koska Carob Molasses Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Koska Carob Molasses Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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