Calories in Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup has about 52 calories per 1 tbsp (20 g), with 0 g protein, 13.4 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 260 kcal.

High sugarMostly carbs
52kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (20 g)
0g
Protein · 1 tbsp (20 g)
13.4g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (20 g)
0g
Fat · 1 tbsp (20 g)
Carbs 100%Protein 0%Fat 0%share of calories

Maple Syrup calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (20 g)52 kcal0 g13.4 g0 g
100 g260 kcal0 g67 g0 g

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Maple Syrup nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (20 g)
Calories260 kcal52 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrates67 g13.4 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar60 g12 g
Sodium12 mg2 mg
Calcium100 mg20 mg
Iron1.2 mg0.2 mg
Potassium210 mg42 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Maple Syrup healthy?

  • ●Maple Syrup is moderately calorie-dense at 260 kcal per 100 g. About 100% of its calories come from carbs, 0% from protein and 0% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 tbsp (20 g) adds 52 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (60 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (20 g) (52 kcal) takes about 10 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Maple Syrup: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Maple Syrup?

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One serving of Maple Syrup, 1 tbsp (20 g), has roughly 52 calories, with 0 g protein, 13.4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Maple Syrup?

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100 g of Maple Syrup has 260 kcal, with 0 g protein, 67 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g fibre and 60 g sugar.

How much protein is in Maple Syrup?

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Maple Syrup has 0 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tbsp (20 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.

Is Maple Syrup good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 260 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 tbsp (20 g) adds 52 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Maple Syrup?

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Burning roughly 52 kcal takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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