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View nutrition analyses for sugar sources used in horse feed ingredients in the Mad Barn Equine Feed Database. This category includes ingredients that contribute simple carbohydrates to the equine diet, such as molasses, cane sugar, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, dried fruit, and other sugar-containing feed ingredients.

Compare nutrient profiles for different sugar sources to understand their calorie contribution, sugar content, starch levels, digestibility, and role in providing readily available energy. Use this database to evaluate ingredients by non-structural carbohydrate content and their suitability for horses with different workload, body condition, and metabolic needs.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Whey - Acid		71445	--	--	14.2%	0.7%	1%	1.97%	70%	4.02 mcal/kg	7.42%	0.81%	0.71%	0%	2.75%	0%	0 ppm	290 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0.06 ppm	0.4 ppm	0 KIU
Bakery Blend		71359	--	--	13.3%	6.55%	10.9%	20.9%	55.35%	3.47 mcal/kg	2.69%	0.18%	0.22%	0.06%	0.22%	0.61%	1.07 ppm	130 ppm	25 ppm	3 ppm	--	--	--
Bakery By-Product		71360	--	--	13.03%	9.13%	4.65%	10.5%	59.67%	3.89 mcal/kg	2.69%	0.33%	0.26%	0.09%	0.54%	0.74%	1.07 ppm	129 ppm	17 ppm	5 ppm	0.29 ppm	0.3 ppm	28 KIU
Bakery By-Product - Cereal		71357	--	--	9.1%	6%	3.9%	13%	68.48%	3.86 mcal/kg	4.05%	0.17%	0.29%	0.1%	0.33%	0.59%	0.69 ppm	252 ppm	80 ppm	4 ppm	--	--	--
Bakery By-Product - Cookie		71358	--	--	9.7%	10.6%	6.5%	12.7%	59.79%	3.71 mcal/kg	1.71%	0.23%	0.29%	0.13%	0.46%	0.68%	1.2 ppm	235 ppm	38 ppm	5 ppm	--	--	--
Beet Pulp with Molasses		430393		--	9.21%	0.7%	22.71%	44.15%	9.97%	2.83 mcal/kg	5.78%	1.72%	0.08%	0.33%	0.36%	0.1%	0.26 ppm	308 ppm	21 ppm	16 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Beets Fodder Whole		430368		--	4.6%	0.1%	17%	27.2%	81.9%	3.14 mcal/kg	4.3%	0.08%	0.1%	0.11%	0.97%	0.11%	0.07 ppm	736 ppm	53 ppm	16 ppm	0.14 ppm	--	0 KIU
Candy By-Product - High Fat		71377		--	11.65%	16.2%	15.7%	19.42%	48.19%	3.21 mcal/kg	2.25%	0.8%	0.28%	0.1%	0.45%	0.81%	0 ppm	234 ppm	165 ppm	5 ppm	--	--	--
Candy By-Product - Low Fat		71376		--	10.6%	8.7%	7.56%	16.16%	56.22%	3.96 mcal/kg	2.25%	0.8%	0.28%	0.1%	0.45%	0.81%	0.21 ppm	234 ppm	165 ppm	5 ppm	0 ppm	--	--
Carrots		408637	--	--	9.5%	4.1%	20%	26%	28%	2.99 mcal/kg	6.2%	0.6%	0.33%	0.16%	2.6%	0.35%	0.46 ppm	420 ppm	28 ppm	8.9 ppm	0.2 ppm	0.18 ppm	0 KIU
Cassava Residue Brazil Coarse		408874	--	--	2.2%	0.2%	18.6%	20.2%	40.43%	3.74 mcal/kg	3.33%	0.74%	0.04%	0.12%	0%	0%	0 ppm	559 ppm	102 ppm	0.1 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Cassava Residue Brazil Fine		408873	--	--	2.2%	0.2%	18.6%	20.2%	40.43%	3.74 mcal/kg	3.33%	0.74%	0.04%	0.12%	0%	0%	0 ppm	559 ppm	102 ppm	0.1 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Corn - Syrup		71397		Liquid	0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%	96.97%	4.06 mcal/kg	0%	0.01%	0%	0%	0.02%	0%	0.04 ppm	15 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.5 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Feed Beets		408627		--	6%	0.42%	7.26%	11.45%	69.54%	3.54 mcal/kg	6.2%	0.14%	0.15%	0.2%	1.51%	0.25%	0.21 ppm	1362 ppm	18 ppm	7 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Garlic Balancer	Horslyx	529762		--	6.7%	6.67%	0.34%	0.95%	33.3%	3.04 mcal/kg	--	2.6%	1.8%	0.44%	--	3.9%	--	--	1333.3 ppm	666.7 ppm	5.6 ppm	13.33 ppm	1480 KIU
Glucose		408853	--	--	0%	--	--	0%	100%	0 mcal/kg	0%	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Glycerol		408852	--	Liquid	0%	0.55%	0%	0%	0%	0 mcal/kg	0%	--	2%	0%	2.25%	0%	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 ppm	0 KIU
Molasses - Beet		71411		Liquid	7.06%	0.32%	0%	--	70%	4.07 mcal/kg	1%	0.07%	0.03%	0.29%	4.99%	1.48%	1.64 ppm	87 ppm	18 ppm	22 ppm	--	--	7.45 KIU
Molasses - Cane		71412	--	Liquid	5.8%	1.4%	0.1%	0.3%	63.3%	3.56 mcal/kg	0.5%	0.91%	10.07%	0.43%	4.99%	0.25%	2.2 ppm	250 ppm	18 ppm	79 ppm	0.04 ppm	0.7 ppm	7.1 KIU
Molasses - Dried		71413	--	Powdered	5.8%	1.4%	0.1%	0.3%	63.3%	4.06 mcal/kg	1%	0.91%	0.07%	0.43%	4.99%	0.2%	2.2 ppm	263 ppm	18 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	1.08 ppm	4.02 KIU
Molasses 74% DM 37% Sugar		408618	--	--	6.21%	1%	0%	0%	37.18%	3.53 mcal/kg	1%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	4.44%	0.22%	0.75 ppm	191 ppm	14 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses 83% DM 35% Sugar		408617	--	--	5.15%	1%	0%	0%	34.94%	3.6 mcal/kg	1%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	3.67%	0.22%	0.75 ppm	191 ppm	14 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses 84% DM 37% Sugar		408616	--	--	4.58%	1%	0%	0%	36.8%	3.84 mcal/kg	1%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	2.53%	0.22%	0.75 ppm	191 ppm	14 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses 84% DM 54% Sugar		408615	--	--	2.2%	1%	0%	0%	54.5%	3.9 mcal/kg	1%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	1.42%	0.22%	0.75 ppm	191 ppm	14 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	--	0 KIU
Molasses Sugarcane Mexico		408775	--	Liquid	4.2%	2.2%	0%	0%	70%	3.64 mcal/kg	0.56%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	4.01%	0.22%	0.75 ppm	191 ppm	14 ppm	66 ppm	0.04 ppm	0.7 ppm	9.55 KIU
Raw Apples		1245901	--	Chopped, Chunks	0.84%	0.97%	8.12%	10.15%	65.59%	3.82 mcal/kg	--	0.05%	0.05%	0.03%	0.69%	--	--	--	1.3 ppm	2.21 ppm	--	--	--
Stockman's Sweet Glaze Molasses	Kalmbach Feeds	430409	--	--	5.8%	0%	0%	0%	47.3%	4.07 mcal/kg	6.67%	1%	0.1%	0.42%	3.04%	0.49%	3.1 ppm	250 ppm	30 ppm	79 ppm	0.04 ppm	--	0 KIU
Sugar - Confectioners		71433		--	--	0.1%	--	--	99.8%	4.07 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sugar - Lactose		71435		--	--	--	--	--	100%	4.07 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Sugar - Sucrose		71434		--	0%	0.32%	0%	0%	100%	4.07 mcal/kg	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	--	0.5 ppm	0.1 ppm	0.07 ppm	--	--	--
Unsweetened Applesauce		1245924		Paste	2.09%	1.24%	3%	8%	74.88%	3.95 mcal/kg	--	0.03%	0.07%	0.03%	0.84%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Whey - Condensed		71446		--	14.6%	0.7%	1%	1.97%	70%	4.02 mcal/kg	7.22%	0.81%	0.71%	0.12%	1.93%	0.47%	1.86 ppm	150 ppm	23 ppm	1 ppm	0.06 ppm	0.35 ppm	0.15 KIU
Whey - Delactosed		71447		--	17.9%	1.1%	1%	2%	63%	4.02 mcal/kg	6.94%	1.6%	1.18%	0.23%	3.16%	1.54%	1.1 ppm	262 ppm	8 ppm	8 ppm	0.06 ppm	0.31 ppm	0.22 KIU
Whey Permeate		408558	--	--	3.7%	0.7%	0%	0%	71%	3.68 mcal/kg	7.42%	1.77%	0.97%	0.1%	1.12%	0.38%	0.92 ppm	3 ppm	1 ppm	0.15 ppm	0.1 ppm	0.3 ppm	0.3 KIU
Whiskey - Distiller's Syrup		71448	--	--	30.9%	13.9%	0.7%	1.9%	13.8%	4.03 mcal/kg	1.65%	0.18%	2.7%	0.93%	3.54%	0.27%	0.51 ppm	200 ppm	156 ppm	40 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU
Whiskey - Ethanol Syrup		408557	--	--	18.1%	13.9%	4.9%	5.4%	27%	4 mcal/kg	1.65%	0.06%	2.08%	0.98%	3.62%	0.64%	0.52 ppm	113 ppm	103 ppm	6 ppm	0 ppm	--	0 KIU

Sugar 36 entries

Acid Whey Powder

Amino Acid

Ingredient

Nutrients

Protein

Acid whey, also called sour whey, is a byproduct of dairy products such as cottage cheese or yogurt, used as a sugar source. It is not typically fed to animals in large quantities due to its low pH.

Bakery Blend

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Grains

Weight Issues

Bakery Blend refers to discarded material from the manufacturing of baked goods. Bakery by-product is a energy-dense feed for livestock.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar Starch

Bakery By-Product

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Grains

Weight Issues

Bakery By-Product refers to miscellaneous discarded material from the manufacturing of baked goods. Bakery By-Product provides a source of calories for livestock.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar Starch

Bakery By-Product – Cereal

Caloric Energy

Grains

Ingredient

Nutrition

Cereal By-Product consists of discarded food waste from cereal manufacturers. It provides a source of energy for livestock.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar Starch

Bakery By-Product – Cookie

Caloric Energy

Flavor

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Cookie By-Product consists of discarded bakery material from cookie manufacturers. It provides a source of calories for livestock.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar Starch

Beet Pulp with Molasses

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Flavor

Protein

Beet pulp is the highly digestible fibre that remains after sugar is extracted from the sugar beet. Molasses is added during the drying process, resulting in a more palatable feed with low NSC.

Feed Ingredients Sugar Energy Sources Fiber

Beets Fodder Whole

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Whole fodder beets refer to unprocessed sugarbeets that are grown for animal feed. Fodder beets contain high energy and sugar content and are used to support lactation in dairy cows.

Feed Ingredients Sugar Energy Sources Fiber

Candy By-Product – High Fat

Energy

Fat

Flavor

Weight Issues

Candy by-product refers to discarded material from the manufacture of candy and other sweets. It is a low-cost energy source targeted for cattle.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Candy By-Product – Low Fat

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Candy by-product (consisting of discarded product from candy manufacturers) is sometimes fed to dairy cattle as a cheap source of calories.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Carrots

Caloric Energy

Fiber

Flavor

Nutrition

Carrots are commonly used as a treat for horses. They are sweet and highly palatable. Carrots contain high levels of vitamin A and beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A).

Sugar Energy Sources Feed Ingredients

Cassava Residue Brazil Coarse

Energy

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Cassava residue is a by-product of tapioca production and is commonly used for dairy cattle rations. The residue is what remains after starch is extracted from the cassava root.

Feed Ingredients Fiber Sugar Starch Energy Sources

Cassava Residue Brazil Fine

Energy

Fiber

Nutrition

Protein

Cassava is a starchy root cultivated as a staple food source in many parts of the world. Starch is extracted from cassava to make tapioca. The process of starch extraction produces residues that are appropriate for lactating dairy cows.

Feed Ingredients Fiber Sugar Energy Sources Starch

Corn – Syrup

Caloric Energy

Flavor

Ingredient

Weight Issues

Corn syrup is a byproduct of ethanol fuel production. The syrup is a high-energy feed commonly given to cattle raised near ethanol plants.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Feed Beets

Caloric Energy

Nutrition

Protein

Weight Issues

Feed beets are sugarbeets grown and harvested for animal feed. Whole beets are a high-sugar feed that are used to support milk production in dairy cattle.

Energy Sources Feed Ingredients Sugar

Garlic Balancer (Horslyx)

Flavor

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Mineral Balance

Garlic Balancer from Horslyx is designed to contain pure garlic oil to work as an insect repellent and alleviate irritation caused by sweet itch. This balancer is intended to support hoof health, muscle growth, and gut health.

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Glucose

Energy

Ingredient

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Glucose is a simple sugar that can be used as a rapidly available source of energy. It can be given intravenously as a treatment for ketosis in dairy cattle.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Glycerol

Energy

Ingredient

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol used sparingly in cattle diets. It can be used to manage and treat ketosis in lactating cows.

Feed Ingredients Sugar Energy Sources

Molasses – Beet

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses derived from beets is a highly palatable ingredient that is often added to equine feeds to promote feed intake. It is high in sugar and carbohydrates and is not recommended for horses with metabolic concerns.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses – Cane

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses derived from sugar cane is commonly added to equine feeds to improve palatability. It is high in sugar and should not be fed in large quantities to easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses – Dried

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Dried Molasses is typically derived from cane or beet molasses that is processed to remove moisture content. It is a sweet, energy-dense feed ingredient that can improve the palatability of pelleted feeds.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses 74% DM 37% Sugar

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses is a high-energy feed derived from sugar production. It is commonly used as an ingredient in equine sweet feeds and as a palatable feed for livestock.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses 83% DM 35% Sugar

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses is a derivative of sugar production from sugarbeets or sugarcane. Molasses increases calorie density and is used to improve the palatability of equine and livestock diets.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses 84% DM 37% Sugar

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses is a byproduct of sugar production from sugarbeets or sugarcane. It is used as a high-energy feed in livestock and equine diets.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses 84% DM 54% Sugar

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Molasses is a by-product of sugar extraction from sugarbeets or sugarcane. Molasses is a high-calorie feed ingredient for cattle and horses.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Molasses Sugarcane Mexico

Caloric Energy

Flavor

Ingredient

Weight Issues

Sugarcane molasses is a by-product that remains after sugar extraction from sugarcane. It is a high-sugar syrup that is used as a binding agent, palatability enhancer and silage additive.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Raw Apples

Caloric Energy

Exercise

Flavor

Weight Issues

Raw apples can be fed as treats to horses. However, caution should be taken when fed to horses with metabolic syndrome.

Feed Ingredients Fiber Sugar Energy Sources

Stockman’s Sweet Glaze Molasses (Kalmbach Feeds)

Caloric Energy

Energy

Flavor

Weight Issues

Stockman's Sweet Glaze Molasses is a liquid molasses supplement for horses, cattle, sheep and goats. It is used to improve feed palatability and consistency, as well as provide calories and vitamins.

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Sugar – Confectioners

Caloric Energy

Energy

Ingredient

Weight Issues

Confectioners sugar is finely ground sugar cane (granulated sugar) used in the baking and confectionery industry. This powdered sugar is sometimes used in animal food production.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Sugar – Lactose

Caloric Energy

Energy

Ingredient

Weight Issues

Lactose, a sugar commonly found in milk, is a disaccharide made up of one glucose and one galactose molecule.

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Sugar – Sucrose

Caloric Energy

Energy

Ingredient

Weight Issues

Sucrose, also known as table sugar, is a diasaccharide molecule made up of one glucose and one fructose molecule. Sucrose is produced naturally in plants

Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Sugar

Unsweetened Applesauce

Caloric Energy

Flavor

Hydration

Ingredient

Unsweetened applesauce can be used to improve the palatability of feeds and supplements. It has a high sugar content which may affect horses with metabolic syndrome.

Energy Sources Feed Ingredients Sugar

Whey – Condensed

Amino Acid

Growth

Muscle

Protein

Condensed whey is a byproduct of cheese making, which involves removing the moisture content of the whey by evaporation. Condensed whey is a high-quality protein source used to support muscle and topline development.

Feed Ingredients Protein Energy Sources Sugar

Whey – Delactosed

Amino Acid

Growth

Muscle

Protein

Delactosed whey has undergone processing to remove its lactose content. Whey is the liquid that remains after processing the milk into cheese. It is a complete protein source providing all essential amino acids.

Feed Ingredients Protein Energy Sources Sugar

Whey Permeate

Amino Acid

Muscle

Protein

Recovery

Whey permeate (dairy product solids, deproteinized whey) is a by-product of the dairy industry. It is left over following the removal of protein from whey. It is a source of lactose and minerals.

Energy Sources Feed Ingredients Sugar

Whiskey – Distiller’s Syrup

Caloric Energy

Fat

Nutrients

Protein

Whiskey distiller's syrup is a byproduct of whiskey alcohol production. The syrup is a high protein, high-calorie feed commonly given to livestock raised near whiskey distilleries. Mineral imbalances can occur if fed in high quantities.

Protein Feed Ingredients Energy Sources Fiber Sugar

Whiskey – Ethanol Syrup

Energy

Ingredient

Nutrients

Weight Issues

Whiskey ethanol syrup is a byproduct of ethanol fuel production. The syrup is a high-calorie, high-protein feed given to livestock.

Feed Ingredients Protein Fat Energy Sources Sugar

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