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Brown sugar syrup Calories
High-sugar sweetening syrup
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Brown sugar syrup (20 g) has 57 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Brown sugar syrup Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
57
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
14.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Brown sugar syrup nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Brown sugar syrup?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 80 g | 229 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 160 g | 458 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brown sugar syrup
What is Brown sugar syrup?
Brown sugar syrup is a pourable sweetener made by dissolving brown sugar in water. It brings a mild caramel-like flavor along with sweetness, which makes it useful in drinks and recipes where dry sugar would not dissolve as easily.
How do you make Brown sugar syrup at home?
To make Brown sugar syrup, gently heat brown sugar with water, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove it from the heat once it is smooth rather than boiling it down; the finished syrup should stay easy to pour after cooling.
What can you use Brown sugar syrup for?
Brown sugar syrup works in iced drinks, cocktails, coffee, tea, and dessert sauces. It can also sweeten pancake toppings or be stirred into some batters. Its liquid form blends into cold drinks more readily than granulated brown sugar.
Can you use Brown sugar syrup in iced coffee?
Yes, Brown sugar syrup is well suited to iced coffee because it mixes into cold liquid without leaving undissolved sugar at the bottom. Add a little at a time and stir, since the syrup sweetens and adds a caramel-like note.
How is Brown sugar syrup different from simple syrup?
Brown sugar syrup is made with brown sugar and has a deeper, caramel-like flavor and darker color. Simple syrup usually means a clear syrup made with white sugar, so it sweetens drinks with less of its own flavor.
Can you substitute Brown sugar syrup for maple syrup?
Yes, Brown sugar syrup can stand in for maple syrup when sweetness and a pourable texture matter, such as on pancakes or in a sauce. The flavor will be less distinctive and will not fully reproduce maple syrup’s characteristic taste.
Does Brown sugar syrup need to be refrigerated?
Homemade Brown sugar syrup should be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator because it contains water and has no preservative guarantee. For a commercially bottled syrup, follow its storage directions, especially after opening.
How can you tell if Brown sugar syrup has gone bad?
Discard Brown sugar syrup if you see mold, notice fermentation bubbles, or detect an unusual sour or off smell. Keep homemade syrup refrigerated and use a clean utensil; its usable life varies with preparation and storage, so appearance and smell matter.
Why does Brown sugar syrup crystallize?
Brown sugar syrup can crystallize when too much water evaporates or sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan or container. Dissolve the sugar fully, avoid prolonged boiling, and store the syrup sealed; gentle reheating can dissolve small crystals.
Is Brown sugar syrup the same as molasses?
No, Brown sugar syrup is not molasses. It is brown sugar dissolved in water, while molasses is a thick syrup left from sugar production. Molasses has a stronger, more intense flavor, so swapping it in changes the taste of a recipe.
Brown sugar syrup Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Calcium
17mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Sodium
7.6mg · 0% DV
Brown sugar syrup Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Brown sugar syrup
To burn the 57 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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What is Brown sugar syrup?
Brown sugar syrup is a pourable sweetener made by dissolving brown sugar in water. The sugar’s molasses notes give it a warm, lightly caramel-like flavour and a deeper colour than plain syrup. It is used in home kitchens and in cafés, and can be bought ready-made or prepared in a small batch.
Stir it into coffee, tea or cocktails, or use it to sweeten cakes, sauces and desserts. Its nutrition is mainly sugar: it contains 73.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. A little goes a long way, so start with a small pour and adjust to taste; it pairs especially well with coffee, fruit and creamy desserts.
How Nutritious Is Brown sugar syrup?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Brown sugar syrup Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Brown sugar syrup Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Brown sugar syrup Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Brown sugar syrup Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.