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Light corn syrup calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of light corn syrup contains 283 calories, with 0 g of protein, 76.8 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 76.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 99% Fat 1%
How light corn syrup compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light corn syrup | 283 kcal | 0 g | 76.8 g | 0.2 g |
| High-fructose corn syrup | 281 kcal | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
| Dark corn syrup | 286 kcal | 0 g | 77.6 g | 0 g |
| Liquid fructose | 279 kcal | 0 g | 76.1 g | 0 g |
| Sorghum syrup | 290 kcal | 0 g | 74.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for light corn syrup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 283 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 76.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 76.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in light 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0 mg | — |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | — |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common light corn syrup servings
How many calories in a portion of light corn syrup — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (22 g) | 62.3 kcal | 0 g | 16.9 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 283 kcal | 0 g | 77 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (341 g) | 965 kcal | 0 g | 262 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in light corn syrup?
Light corn syrup has 283 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in light corn syrup?
Light corn syrup contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in light corn syrup?
Light corn syrup contains 76.8 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 light 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 #168837 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
