molasses; blackstrap molasses

Constituents

• composes primarily of sugar
• also source of iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, & phosphorus
  • ounce for ounce, blackstrap molasses contains more iron than eggs, more calcium than milk, & more potassium than any other food
  • provides 18 amino acids

Dosage

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) contains
  • Calories: 60
  • Carbohydrates: 14 grams
    • Sugar: 10 grams
  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Iron: 3.6 mg; 20% of recommended daily allowance (RDA
  • Calcium: 100 mg; 10% of RDA
  • Magnesium: 40 mg; 10% of RDA
  • Potassium: 315 mg; 9% of RDA
  • Vitamin B6: 160 ug; 8% of RDA

More general terms

• food