Calories in 1/2 Cup of Molasses

1/2 cup of molasses (160 g) has 464 calories. That is 23% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 120 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of molasses has 232 and 3/4 cup of molasses has 696 calories. Burning 464 calories takes about 83 minutes of brisk walking or 37 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Molasses Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

464cal

in 1/2 cup of molasses (160 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat0.2 g0% of calories

Carbs120 g100% of calories

23% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Molasses calories by serving size

Common amounts of molasses with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Fat	Carbs
1 tbsp	20 g	58	0 g	15 g
1 oz	28 g	82	0 g	21 g
50g	50 g	145	0.1 g	37 g
100g	100 g	290	0.1 g	75 g
4 oz	113 g	329	0.1 g	85 g
1/2 cup	160 g	464	0.2 g	120 g
200g	200 g	580	0.2 g	149 g
1 cup	320 g	928	0.3 g	239 g

Molasses vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sweets and desserts.

Donut426

Sugar401

Jelly Donut390

Powdered Sugar389

Agave Syrup310

Molasses290

Vanilla Ice Cream207

Molasses: common questions

How many calories are in 1/2 cup of molasses?

1/2 cup of molasses weighs about 160 g and has 464 calories.

How much protein is in 1/2 cup of molasses?

1/2 cup of molasses has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of molasses?

1/2 cup of molasses has 120 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 120 g of sugars.

How much molasses is 100 calories?

100 calories of molasses is 34 g, about 1 1/2 tbsp of molasses.

More about molasses

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710283. Original description: Molasses. Portion weights are USDA household measures.