Sugars and Sweets / Liquid Sweeteners
Syrup, molasses, cane
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 260kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.8 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 62.4 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 470 mg/ 750mg (62%) high |
Phosphorus | 85 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 17.5 mg/ 12mg (145%) high |
Sodium | 33 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Cane molasses (a syrup made from sugarcane). It’s a sweetener that’s thicker than table sugar and has a strong, rich taste.
Why it matters to health
Molasses mainly provides carbohydrates (about 62 g per 100 g) and some small amounts of fat (mostly saturated). It also has very little fiber and low sodium (about 33 mg per 100 g). Because it’s mostly sugar-based, it’s best used in small amounts so it won’t crowd out more nutrient-rich foods at your meals and snacks. If you’re watching blood sugar or total calorie intake, the carbohydrate content matters too.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a flavor booster (e.g., drizzle a little) rather than as a main sweetener.
- Pair it with fiber- and protein-rich foods during snacks (e.g., oatmeal with nuts, or yogurt with fruit) to help keep your meals balanced.
- Keep portions small: think 1–2 teaspoons per serving, especially if you also eat other sweet foods in the day.
- For 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks: make sure your meals still include rice/whole grains (as needed), ulam, and vegetables, and use molasses mainly for taste.
Common Filipino dishes
Arnibal, caramelized banana (saba) dessert, sweetened cassava cake (kakanin-style), ginataang bilo-bilo (sweet syrup topping), tamarind or molasses-based dipping sauce
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