Calories in Syrups, sorghum
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Syrups, sorghum contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (21 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 67% of the Daily Value for manganese, 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 24% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.9 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 74.9 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.8 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 3.8 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium ? | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus ? | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 1,000 mg | 21% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 1.5 mg | 67% |
| Selenium M | 1.7 µg | 3% |
% 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 100%
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 sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars74.9 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water22.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 22.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,213 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Syrups
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with butter | 291 | 0 g | 72.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Syrups, grenadine | 268 | 0 g | 66.9 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup | 153 | 1.4 g | 34.6 g | 0.97 g |
| Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type | 350 | 4.6 g | 62.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Syrups, corn, dark | 286 | 0 g | 77.6 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, corn, light | 283 | 0 g | 76.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, with 2% maple | 265 | 0 g | 69.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Syrups, table blends, corn, refiner, and sugar | 319 | 0 g | 83.9 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake, reduced-calorie | 165 | 0 g | 44.6 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, table blends, pancake | 234 | 0 g | 61.5 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, corn, high-fructose | 281 | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, malt | 318 | 6.2 g | 71.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 290 | 0 g | 74.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, liquid | 279 | 0 g | 76.1 g | 0 g |
| Corn syrup | 283 | 0 g | 76.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Syrup, Cane | 269 | 0 g | 73.1 g | 0 g |
| Sweet potato paste | 305 | 0.49 g | 75.1 g | 0.34 g |
| Guava paste | 292 | 0.1 g | 72.6 g | 0.27 g |
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Agave liquid sweetener | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in syrups?
100 g of syrups has 290 kcal. 1 tbsp (21 g): about 61 kcal. 1 cup (330 g): about 957 kcal.
How much protein is in syrups?
Syrups contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tbsp (21 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in syrups?
Syrups has 74.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 74.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in syrups?
Syrups contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does syrups contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (67% DV), Vitamin B6 (39% DV), magnesium (24% DV), potassium (21% DV) and iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in syrups?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169662. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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