Molasses
One level US cup of molasses weighs 337 g (11.9 oz). A tablespoon is 21.1 g. Per 100 g: 290 calories and 0 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 7 g | 0.25 oz | 20.3 | 0 g | 5.2 g | 0.01 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 21.1 g | 0.74 oz | 61.2 | 0 g | 15.8 g | 0.02 g |
| ¼ cup | 84.3 g | 3 oz | 244 | 0 g | 62.9 g | 0.08 g |
| ⅓ cup | 112 g | 4 oz | 326 | 0 g | 83.9 g | 0.11 g |
| ½ cup | 169 g | 5.9 oz | 489 | 0 g | 126 g | 0.17 g |
| 1 cup | 337 g | 11.9 oz | 977 | 0 g | 252 g | 0.34 g |
| 2 cups | 674 g | 23.8 oz | 1,955 | 0 g | 503 g | 0.67 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat.
Molasses gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat. One cup (337 g) has 977 calories, 0 g protein and 0 g fiber.
How to measure
Granulated sugar: scoop and level. Brown sugar: pack firmly. Syrups: set the cup on the counter and fill to the line, reading at eye level.
For this ingredient: Oil the cup first so the molasses slides out, then fill to the line at eye level.
Tips from the kitchen
- Syrups weigh much more than sugar per cup.
- When swapping sugar for syrup, cut other liquids by about ¼ cup per cup of syrup.
- Lightly oil the measuring cup so sticky syrups pour out.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of molasses?
One level US cup of molasses weighs about 337 g (11.9 oz). Oil the cup first so the molasses slides out, then fill to the line at eye level.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of molasses?
One level tablespoon weighs about 21.1 g, and one teaspoon about 7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of molasses?
100 g has 0 g protein, 74.7 g carbs, 0.1 g fat and 290 calories.