Calories in 1 Cup of Simple Syrup
1 cup of simple syrup (320 g) has 589 calories. That is 29% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 146 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of simple syrup has 442 and 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup has 883 calories. Burning 589 calories takes about 105 minutes of brisk walking or 47 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Simple Syrup: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of simple syrup?
1 cup of simple syrup weighs about 320 g and has 589 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of simple syrup?
1 cup of simple syrup has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of simple syrup?
1 cup of simple syrup has 146 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 146 g of sugars.
How much simple syrup is 100 calories?
100 calories of simple syrup is 54 g, about 2 1/2 tbsp of simple syrup.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710278. Original description: Simple syrup. Portion weights are USDA household measures.