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High-fructose corn syrup calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of high-fructose corn syrup contains 281 calories, with 0 g of protein, 76 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. It provides 75.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%
How high-fructose corn syrup compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-fructose corn syrup | 281 kcal | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
| Liquid fructose | 279 kcal | 0 g | 76.1 g | 0 g |
| Light corn syrup | 283 kcal | 0 g | 76.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Dark corn syrup | 286 kcal | 0 g | 77.6 g | 0 g |
| Sorghum syrup | 290 kcal | 0 g | 74.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for high-fructose corn syrup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 76 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 75.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in high-fructose corn syrup
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.02 mg | <1% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | — |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
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Calories in common high-fructose corn syrup servings
How many calories in a portion of high-fructose corn syrup — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (19 g) | 53.4 kcal | 0 g | 14.4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 281 kcal | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (310 g) | 871 kcal | 0 g | 236 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in high-fructose corn syrup?
High-fructose corn syrup has 281 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in high-fructose corn syrup?
High-fructose corn syrup contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in high-fructose corn syrup?
High-fructose corn syrup contains 75.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these high-fructose corn syrup calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169659 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
