The food energy content of blackstrap molasses, unlike refined sugars, contains trace amounts of vitamins, and significant amounts of several minerals. Molasses are a source of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron. One tablespoon provides up to 20% of the daily value of each of those nutrients. The benefits of Molasses can be summarized in the following good points: Very low in fat; No Cholesterol; Very low in Sodium; High in Manganese; Very high in Magnesium; High in Potassium; High in Vitamin B6.