Calories
283 kcal
14% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
0 g
0% RDI
Fat
0.2 g
0g sat fat
Carbs
77 g
28% RDI
Sugar
77 g
100% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.1 g
1% RDI
Light Corn Syrup
Light Corn Syrup is a clear, sweet syrup made from corn starch and widely used in baking, candy-making and as a sweetener in North American and some Asian cuisines. It is primarily used for texture and sweetness rather than flavor, and appears in forms such as light corn syrup or Japanese mizuame. Nutritionally it is almost purely carbohydrate — primarily simple sugars — providing about 76.8g of sugar per 100g and negligible protein, fiber or healthy fats. Because it supplies concentrated sugars with very little micronutrient or fiber content, it functions as an energy-dense sweetener best used sparingly or swapped for less-refined sweeteners when a more nutrient-containing alternative is desired.
Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~1.30€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
E
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Corn Syrup.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
E · 2.3 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Light Corn Syrup healthy?
Light Corn Syrup is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Light Corn Syrup?
Light Corn Syrup is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.
Q.05Is Light Corn Syrup gluten free?
Yes, Light Corn Syrup is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Light Corn Syrup?
100g of Light Corn Syrup contains 283 kcal, 0g protein, 76.8g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Light Corn Syrup vegan?
Yes, Light Corn Syrup is vegan.
Q.06Is Light Corn Syrup lactose free?
Yes, Light Corn Syrup is lactose free.
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