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Corn Syrup

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. Averaged from verified sources.

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

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 Corn Syrup healthy?

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 Corn Syrup?

Corn Syrup is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Corn Syrup gluten free?

Yes, Corn Syrup is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Corn Syrup?

100g of Corn Syrup contains 283 kcal, 0g protein, 76.8g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Corn Syrup vegan?

Yes, Corn Syrup is vegan.

Q.06Is Corn Syrup lactose free?

Yes, Corn Syrup is lactose free.

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