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High-fructose corn syrup
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 281 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 76 g 28%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 76 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.02 mg 0%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 0.7 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 281 | 0 g | 76 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 310 g | 871 | 0 g | 236 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 19 g | 53 | 0 g | 14 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 620 g | 1742 | 0 g | 471 g | 0 g |
| ½ × cup | 155 g | 436 | 0 g | 118 g | 0 g |
| 3 × cup | 930 g | 2613 | 0 g | 707 g | 0 g |
| 4 × cup | 1240 g | 3484 | 0 g | 942 g | 0 g |
Similar foods
- Light corn syrup283 kcal / 100 g
- Corn syrup287 kcal / 100 g
- Dark corn syrup286 kcal / 100 g
- Liquid fructose sugar279 kcal / 100 g
- Liquid fructose tabletop sweetenertabletop, liquid279 kcal / 100 g
- Table blend syrupcorn, refiner, and sugar319 kcal / 100 g
- Maple syrup260 kcal / 100 g
- Fructose380 kcal / 100 g
Questions about High-fructose corn syrup
What is high-fructose corn syrup made from?
It is made from maize starch: enzymes break the starch into glucose, then convert some of that glucose into fructose. The resulting syrup is a mixture of the two sugars.
Is high-fructose corn syrup the same as corn syrup?
No. Ordinary corn syrup is made mostly of glucose, while high-fructose corn syrup has some of that glucose converted to fructose. They are both maize-based syrups, but their sweetness and behaviour in recipes can differ.
What can you use instead of high-fructose corn syrup in a recipe?
Golden syrup is a practical swap in sauces, fillings and baking, though its caramel flavour will come through. For a more neutral taste, use glucose syrup; either may make the result less sweet, so taste the mixture before serving.
How should you store high-fructose corn syrup after opening?
Keep it tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard. Refrigeration is not usually needed and can make the syrup thicker and harder to pour.
Why is high-fructose corn syrup used in soft drinks and sweets?
It dissolves readily, blends smoothly into drinks and sauces, and adds sweetness and moisture to baked goods. It is also used in products such as confectionery, breakfast cereals and condiments.
Does high-fructose corn syrup make baking brown faster?
It can help baked goods brown because its sugars take part in browning during baking. If you substitute another syrup, the colour and texture may change, so watch the oven near the end of the stated baking time.
What is high-fructose corn syrup called on ingredient lists?
It may appear as “high-fructose corn syrup” or “HFCS”; in some places, maize-based syrups with fructose are labelled “glucose-fructose syrup”. The wording can help you recognise it when comparing packaged foods.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169659 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
