Molasses has a low glycemic index of 55 (typical range 50 to 62). A serving of 1 serving 1 tbsp (20 g) has a glycemic load of 8, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 290 calories, 0 g protein, 74.7 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 74.7 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 serving 1 tbsp (20 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 14.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 74.7 g | 14.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 293 mg |
Other sweeteners with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Syrup | 54 | 7 |
| Powdered Sugar | 65 | 5 |
Molasses has a glycemic index of 55, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 serving 1 tbsp (20 g) serving is 8, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of molasses has a glycemic load of 8 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Molasses has 290 calories per 100 g, and about 58 calories in a 1 serving 1 tbsp (20 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Molasses” (FDC 168820). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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