What is Corn Syrup? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Corn Syrup?

Corn syrup is made from the starch of corn and is a high glucose product. There are different kinds of corn syrup, high fructose, light and dark. The syrup is viscous and sticky from the sugar content. The flavor is sweet and is used in many food products in America. It is also used in baked goods to improve the texture and add volume. Corn syrup is made to be added to food and not eaten as is.

What does Corn Syrup Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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corn syrup

Corn Syrup Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon8g

teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	23kcal	1%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	6g	2%
Sugars	6g	12%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	5mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Corn Syrup?

1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Corn Syrup?

1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup contains 6 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Corn Syrup?

1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Corn Syrup?

1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup contains 6 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup?

There are 23 calories in 1 teaspoon of Corn Syrup.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Corn Syrup?

There are 965 calories in 1 Cup of Corn Syrup.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Corn Syrup?

There are 62 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Corn Syrup.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Corn Syrup?

There are 80 calories in 1 oz of Corn Syrup.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Corn Syrup?

There are 1284 calories in 1 pound of Corn Syrup.