Is molasses keto?
Molasses
Not keto No — molasses is not keto-friendly.
Concentrated sugar. A teaspoon for flavor in a big batch of BBQ sauce can work; more cannot.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 20 g- Net carbs
- 15g
- Calories
- 58kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 75%
0.7× the daily limit
About 6.7 g of molasses adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 75 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g | 75 g |
| Sugars | 15 g | 75 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
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Is molasses keto?
No — molasses is not keto-friendly. Concentrated sugar. A teaspoon for flavor in a big batch of BBQ sauce can work; more cannot.
How many net carbs are in molasses?
1 tbsp (20 g) of molasses has about 15 g net carbs (15 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 75 g net carbs.
How much molasses can I eat on keto?
About 6.7 g of molasses adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 75% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for molasses?
Try monk fruit sweetener. See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.
