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Chocolate syrup
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 279 kcal —
- Protein 2.1 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 63 g 23%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 2.6 g 9%
- Sugars 50 g —
- Sodium 72 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.02 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.32 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 1.3 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 65 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 129 mg 10%
- Potassium 224 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.73 mg 7%
- Copper 0.51 mg 57%
- Manganese 0.38 mg 17%
- Selenium 1.4 µg 3%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 279 | 2.1 g | 63 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × serving 2 tbsp | 39 g | 109 | 0.8 g | 24 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × cup | 300 g | 837 | 6.3 g | 188 g | 3.4 g |
| 2 × serving 2 tbsp | 78 g | 218 | 1.6 g | 49 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × serving 2 tbsp | 19.5 g | 54 | 0.4 g | 12 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × serving 2 tbsp | 117 g | 326 | 2.5 g | 73 g | 1.3 g |
| 4 × serving 2 tbsp | 156 g | 435 | 3.3 g | 98 g | 1.8 g |
Similar foods
- Nestle chocolate syrup269 kcal / 100 g
- Fudge-type chocolate syrup350 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate sauce187 kcal / 100 g
- Syrup301 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit syrup341 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar syrup300 kcal / 100 g
- Maple syrup260 kcal / 100 g
- Kitchen syrup308 kcal / 100 g
- Cocoa syrupvegan63 kcal / 100 g
- Sorghum syrup290 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chocolate syrup
How do you make chocolate syrup at home?
Whisk cocoa powder, sugar and water in a small pan until smooth, then simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Cool before pouring into a clean jar; it thickens further as it chills.
How do you mix chocolate syrup into hot milk?
Stir the syrup into a little warm milk first to loosen it, then gradually add the rest while stirring. This helps it blend smoothly instead of clinging to the bottom of the mug.
What can you put chocolate syrup on?
Drizzle it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles or sliced bananas, or swirl it into yoghurt or porridge. For a quick chocolate milkshake, blend it with cold milk and ice cream.
How should you store chocolate syrup after opening?
Keep the bottle tightly closed and follow its storage instructions, as some commercial syrups need refrigeration after opening and others do not. Homemade chocolate syrup should be kept in a sealed jar in the fridge.
What can you use instead of chocolate syrup?
For a topping, use melted chocolate thinned with a little warm milk; for a drink, whisk cocoa powder and sugar into warm milk. These alternatives are less pourable when cold than syrup.
What is the difference between chocolate syrup and chocolate sauce?
Chocolate syrup is usually thinner and pours easily into cold drinks, while chocolate sauce is often thicker and made to cling to desserts. Warm a thick sauce briefly if you want to drizzle it.
Can you use chocolate syrup in coffee?
Yes. Stir it into a little hot coffee first, then add the rest; it makes a simple mocha-style drink. Add the syrup before cold milk or ice so it disperses more evenly.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174117 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
