Re: should the emphasis be on calcium or potassium?
Below are the nutrition contents in a tablespoon of black strap molasses. Personally, I believe you need to strive for a good balance of minerals. All the electrolyte minerals are important, this includes calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. I nearly died from hypokalemia about ten years ago; too little potassium can lead to heart failure. Its vital to keep minerals balanced and in proper ratio to each other.
BLACK STRAP MOLASSES
Nutrition Facts per 1 Tablespoon (22g/0.8oz)
Nutrient % Daily Value
Calories/60 kcal
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0%
Saturated Fat 0
Trans Fat 0
Sodium less than 1%
Total Carbohydrate/14g 4%
Sugars/10g
Calcium/115g 4%
Iron 15%
Potassium/730mg 20%
Vitamin B6 10%
Magnesium 8%
Not a significant source of Sodium, Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A or Vitamin C.
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
A tablespoon of black strap and a tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in a cup of water makes a good mineral drink.