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High-sugar sakura-flavored syrup
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sakura simple syrup (20 g) has 60 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 15 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
60
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
15g
· 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 30 g | 90 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 120 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 300 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 300 calories per 100 g.
Sakura simple syrup tastes sweet and lightly floral, sometimes with a subtle almond-like note. It is meant to evoke cherry blossoms, not the juicy flavor of cherries, and the strength of the aroma varies by product.
Add a small splash of Sakura simple syrup to prepared matcha and milk, then taste before adding more. Its floral sweetness pairs well with matcha’s earthy flavor, while too much can overpower the tea.
Yes, you can make Sakura simple syrup by infusing a basic sugar-and-water syrup with food-safe sakura blossoms. Use only edible, unsprayed flowers, strain the infusion, and keep the finished syrup in a clean, sealed container.
No, Sakura simple syrup is designed to taste like cherry blossoms, while cherry syrup usually tastes like the fruit. The blossom version is typically more floral; cherry syrup tends to be fruitier and sometimes tangier.
Sakura simple syrup works in iced tea, lemonade, sparkling water, milk drinks, and cocktails. Start with a little, especially in delicate drinks, so the floral flavor complements rather than masks the other ingredients.
Not necessarily; Sakura simple syrup may use blossom extract, flavoring, or other ingredients to create its sakura taste. Check the product’s ingredient list if you need to know whether it contains actual blossoms or a particular flavoring.
Follow the storage directions on the bottle, and keep the cap tightly closed between uses. Homemade Sakura simple syrup should be refrigerated in a clean, sealed container; discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes.
Rose syrup can provide a similar floral note, while cherry syrup gives a fruitier alternative. Neither tastes exactly like Sakura simple syrup, so add a small amount first and adjust the sweetness to suit the recipe.
Yes, Sakura simple syrup can sweeten cocktails and pair with citrus, sparkling wine, or clear spirits. Add it gradually and taste as you mix, since its floral aroma can dominate subtle spirits.
Yes, Sakura simple syrup itself is a non-alcoholic sweetener and can flavor mocktails, lemonade, or sparkling water. Make sure the other ingredients are also alcohol-free if you are preparing a completely non-alcoholic drink.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.6mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sakura simple syrup is a sweetener infused with the delicate floral flavour associated with sakura, Japan’s celebrated cherry blossoms. It is a flavoured syrup rather than a fruit syrup, and is used to add fragrance, sweetness and sometimes a pink tint to drinks and desserts.
Its taste is sweet and gently floral, so a small splash can lift iced tea, lemonade, coffee or cocktails; it also works drizzled over cakes or creamy desserts. In Japan, sakura flavours are especially associated with the spring blossom season, while cafés elsewhere use the syrup to give drinks a seasonal twist. It is mostly sugar, with 75 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, so start with a little and reduce other sweeteners in the recipe.
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.
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.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.