Calories in 1/2 Cup of Simple Syrup
1/2 cup of simple syrup (160 g) has 294 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 73 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of simple syrup has 147 and 3/4 cup of simple syrup has 442 calories. Burning 294 calories takes about 53 minutes of brisk walking or 24 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 1/2 cup of simple syrup?
1/2 cup of simple syrup weighs about 160 g and has 294 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of simple syrup?
1/2 cup of simple syrup has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of simple syrup?
1/2 cup of simple syrup has 73 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 73 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.