Is Molasses keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, molasses is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 15 g of net carbs, about 60% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Concentrated sugar.
A typical serving is 1 tbsp (20 g). That has 58 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 15 g net carbs (15 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for molasses
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 290 kcal · 75 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is molasses keto?
No, molasses is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 15 g of net carbs, about 60% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in molasses?
A serving of molasses (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 15 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 15 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 75 g of net carbs.
Can I eat molasses on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Concentrated sugar. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of molasses?
Lower-carb swaps include erythritol, allulose, stevia, monk fruit sweetener.
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