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Simple Syrup

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

184

Density

1.84kcal/g

Protein / 100g

0.0g

Carbs / 100g

45.6g

Fat / 100g

0.1g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Simple Syrup has 1.84 calories per gram (184 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Tablespoon20 g37
Portion40 g74
Cup320 g589
100 g100 g184

Where the calories come from

  • Protein0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
  • Carbs45.6 g / 100 g99% of calories
  • Fat0.1 g / 100 g1% of calories

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Frequently asked questions about simple syrup

How many calories are in 100 grams of simple syrup?
Simple Syrup contains 184 calories per 100 g, along with 0.0 g of protein, 45.6 g of carbohydrates, and 0.1 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of simple syrup?
Simple Syrup has a calorie density of 1.84 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one tablespoon of simple syrup?
One tablespoon of Simple Syrup weighs about 20 g and provides roughly 37 calories.

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