Nutritional Comparisons of Blackstrap Molasses Brands

Slow As Molasses

Posted by Earth Clinic (USA) on 07/24/2016

The brand previously known as "Tree of Life" was bought by KeHe, who now distributes a brand of molasses called SLOW AS MOLASSES

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Serving (100 g)

Per Serving % Daily Value*

Calories 70

Calories from Fat 0

  • Total Fat 0g 0%
  • Sodium 25mg 1%
  • Potassium 504mg 14%
  • Carbohydrates 14g 5%
  • Sugars 13g
  • Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 0% Calcium 10% · Iron 20%


Trader Joe's Blackstrap Molasses

Posted by Linden (Santa Fe, Nm) on 07/26/2009

Trader Joe's Organic Dark Unsulfered Blackstrap Molasses

1 Tbs / Calories 60

  • Sodium 0
  • Potassium 730mg
  • Sugars 10g
  • Calcium 10%
  • Iron 15%
  • Magnesium 8%
  • Vitamin B6 10%
  • (& daily values based on 2000 calorie diet)

Replied by Hannah
(Webster)
10/15/2016

i just bought organic blackstrap molasses and it has 0% calcium

Replied by Setman
(Oakland, Ca)
03/07/2018

Same here! My TJ's BSM says 0% calcium too.

It's strange that the numbers are so variable!

Replied by Mat
(Reston, Va)
04/23/2018

I'm so confused. My bottle doesn't list any Magnesium or B6 at all. Sodium 10mg, Potassium 340mg, Sugars 13mg, Calcium 0%.


Tree of Life Blackstrap Molasses

Posted by Nancy (Amelia Ct Hse, Va) on 10/25/2007

Tree of Life Brand

Serving: 1 Tbsp
Calories: 45
Fat 0g
Sodium 15mg
Potassium 500mg
Total Carbs 11g
Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
Calcium 15%
Iron 20%
Magnesium 10%

EC: Unfortunately, Tree of Life is no longer distributed as of 2013. The brand Slow As Molasses may have replaced it.


Vital Blackstrap Molasses

Posted by Someguy (Jhb, Gp, South Africa) on 04/06/2011

Hi I'm just e-mailing, to let you know about the nutritional value of the molasses that I use.

It is made by Vital, in South Africa.

Information comes from Vital.

per 100g.

Kilojoules |1260 Kj
Calories |301 Cal
Protein |<1 g
Fat |0 g
Carbohydrates|76 g(more
Calcium |684 mg
Magnesium |148 mg
Iron |16. 1 mg
Potassium |2927 mg
Copper |0. 46 mg
Phosphorous |84 mg
Vitamin B1 |0. 11 mg
Vitamin B2 |0. 19mg
Vitamin B3 |2mg

They do not add sulphur, but possibly contains traces of sulphur.


Wholesome Sweeteners

Posted by Karen (Sugar Land, Texas) on 03/11/2008

Dear friends, I wanted to add a quick note assuring you that Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Certified Organic Molasses (blackstrap style) is indeed unsulfured. Thanks so much for the great work. All best, Karen


Wholesome Sweeteners
Posted by Earth Clinic (USA) on 07/21/2006

Brand Name: Wholesome Sweeteners

Serving Size: 1 TBS

  • Potassium: 730mg (20%)
  • Calcium: 115mg (10%)
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14g (4%)
  • Sugars: 10g
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Iron: 15%
  • Magnesium: 8%
  • Vitamin B6: 10%



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