Honey vs Molasses
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Honey has more — 304 calories per 100 g against 290 for molasses, a difference of 14 kcal (5% more). On protein it is Honey 0.3 g versus molasses 0.0 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Honey | Molasses | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 290 kcal | 14 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.0 g | 0.3 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 74.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.2 g | 0.0 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 82.1 g | 74.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 37.0 mg | 33.0 mg |
| Potassium | 52.0 mg | 1,464.0 mg | 1,412.0 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 205.0 mg | 199.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 4.7 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.0 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | equal |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 17.1 g | 21.9 g | 4.8 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.