Calories in Simple syrup
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Simple syrup contains 184 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.7% from fat and 0% 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.
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 | 184 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.15 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 45.6 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 45.7 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.009 mg | 0.7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 99%
- Fat 0.7%
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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Fat0.15 gbelow the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.2 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 | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jellies, reduced sugar, home preserved | 179 | 0.3 g | 46.1 g | 0.03 g |
| Jams, preserves, marmalades, sweetened with fruit juice | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 g |
| Jam or jelly, fruit juice sweetened | 212 | 0 g | 52.9 g | 0 g |
| Blueberry pie filling | 181 | 0.41 g | 44.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Jams and preserves, no sugar (with sodium saccharin), any flavor | 132 | 0.3 g | 53.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Jams and preserves, apricot | 242 | 0.7 g | 64.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fruit butters, apple | 173 | 0.39 g | 42.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fruit butter | 173 | 0.39 g | 42.5 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in simple syrup?
100 g of simple syrup has 184 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 37 kcal. 1 cup (320 g): about 589 kcal.
How much protein is in simple syrup?
Simple syrup contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in simple syrup?
Simple syrup has 45.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 45.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in simple syrup?
Simple syrup contains 0.15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in simple syrup?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 2710278. 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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