Maple sugar vs Molasses

Maple sugar2

Leader

Molasses6

Molasses leads 6–2 · 8 categories decided · 2 ties

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Molasses comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Maple sugar for more protein and less sodium.

Pick Molasses for less sugar, less saturated fat, more potassium, more calcium, more iron and more magnesium.

Evenly matched on fiber and vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
354 kcal
290 kcal
Proteinmore is better
WIN0.1 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
90.9 g
74.73 g
Fibermore is better
0 g
0 g
Total sugarsless is better
84.87 g
74.72 gWIN
Total fat
0.2 g
0.1 g
Saturated fatless is better
0.04 g
0.02 gWIN
Sodiumless is better
WIN11 mg
37 mg
Potassiummore is better
274 mg
1464 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
90 mg
205 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
1.61 mg
4.72 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
19 mg
242 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
0 mg
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.