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How many calories in
corn syrup?

Corn Syrup is 286 calories per 100g — almost entirely simple sugars. A tablespoon is around 60 calories — easy to under-track when drizzling.

286
kcal · 100g
0g
Protein
78g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical corn syrup serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
243 kcal
0.0g
4 oz (113g)
323 kcal
0.0g
1 cup (~150g)
429 kcal
0.0g
In your day

What 286 calories means.

Carb-forward — most of its 286 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
14%
per 100g · 0g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking54 min
🏃 Running28 min
🚴 Cycling31 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Corn Syrup vs. similar foods.

How corn syrup stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Corn Syrup
286 kcal / 100g
0g
290 kcal / 100g
0g
304 kcal / 100g
0.1g
310 kcal / 100g
0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in corn syrup?

Corn Syrup has approximately 286 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 243 calories.

How much protein is in corn syrup?

0g of protein per 100g. That puts corn syrup at roughly 0.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other sweeteners sources.

How do I log corn syrup accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is corn syrup good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Corn Syrup sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.