Molasses vs Jams and preserves
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Molasses has more — 290 calories per 100 g against 278 for jams and preserves, a difference of 12 kcal (4% more). On protein it is Molasses 0.0 g versus jams and preserves 0.4 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Molasses | Jams and preserves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 278 kcal | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 68.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 74.7 g | 48.5 g | 26.2 g |
| Sodium | 37.0 mg | 32.0 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1,464.0 mg | 77.0 mg | 1,387.0 mg |
| Calcium | 205.0 mg | 20.0 mg | 185.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 0.5 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 8.8 mg | 8.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | equal |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 21.9 g | 30.5 g | 8.6 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.