Calories in Chocolate syrup, light
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Chocolate syrup, light contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 23 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.97 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 100 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34.6 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 28.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.009 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.8 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 187 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.4 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars28.6 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0.97 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium100 mgabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.92 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 6 mg |
| Theobromine C | 195 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chocolate syrup
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate syrup | 269 | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup | 153 | 1.4 g | 34.6 g | 0.97 g |
| Jams, preserves, marmalade, reduced sugar | 151 | 0 g | 37.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Jam or jelly, reduced sugar | 151 | 0 g | 37.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Italian Ice | 128 | 0.4 g | 32.6 g | 0 g |
| Snow cone | 128 | 0.4 g | 32.6 g | 0 g |
| Cherry pie filling | 122 | 0.6 g | 28.6 g | 0.91 g |
| Sorbet | 110 | 0.79 g | 27.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Sherbet, orange | 144 | 1.1 g | 30.4 g | 2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate syrup?
100 g of chocolate syrup has 153 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 23 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (5 g): about 8 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 367 kcal.
How much protein is in chocolate syrup?
Chocolate syrup contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.21 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate syrup?
Chocolate syrup has 34.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 28.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate syrup?
Chocolate syrup contains 0.97 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate syrup contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chocolate syrup?
100 g contains 100 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710277. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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