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High-Fructose Corn Syrup

High-Fructose Corn Syrup

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High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is an industrially produced sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing that converts glucose into fructose. It is commonly used in soft drinks, processed snacks, and packaged desserts due to its intense sweetness, low cost, and ability to enhance texture and shelf stability. While nutritionally similar to table sugar (sucrose), its higher fructose content and prevalence in ultra-processed foods have raised concerns about links to metabolic disorders when consumed excessively.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 59 calories, 0g protein, 16g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (21 g)
Amount per serving
Calories59
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g
0%
Saturated Fat0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium0.4mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate16g
6%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars16g
Includes Added Sugars16g
32%
Protein0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium0mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium0mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
16 / 275 g
6%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
16 g
Added Sugars
16 / 50 g
32%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
1%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
0 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
0 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
5 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Syrups, corn, high-fructose. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169659.
  2. 2.Sweets, syrups, corn, high-fructose. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4324.

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