Blackstrap Molasses

Blackstrap Molasses

Everyday

Blackstrap molasses is a dense, viscous syrup produced during the third boiling of sugarcane juice in the sugar refining process. This final byproduct contains concentrated mineral content, particularly notable for its high iron, calcium, and magnesium levels compared to other sweeteners. Its robust bittersweet flavor with pronounced mineral notes makes it popular in gingerbread and baked beans recipes, though its strong taste requires careful balancing in culinary applications.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 47 calories, 0g protein, 12g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (20 g)
Amount per serving
Calories47
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium11mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate12g
4%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars9g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium172mg
13%
Iron4mg
19%
Potassium498mg
11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
12 / 275 g
4%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
9 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
4 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
1%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
4%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
11%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
172 / 1k mg
17%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
45%
Iron
4 / 13 mg
27%
Magnesium
43 / 370 mg
12%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
25%
Phosphorous
8 / 700 mg
1%
Potassium
498 / 3k mg
17%
Selenium
4 / 55 mcg
6%
Sodium
11 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
2%
Chromium
1 / 30 mcg
2%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
6 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a publicly available first-party datasource.

  1. 1.Sweets, molasses, blackstrap. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4300.

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