Whether you drizzle maple syrup over pancakes, stir honey into tea, or bake with golden syrup, knowing how many calories your syrup adds matters when you are tracking your daily intake. This Syrup Calories Per 100g Calculator compares a dozen popular syrups — maple, honey, corn syrup, agave, golden syrup, molasses, chocolate syrup, pancake syrup, date syrup, brown rice syrup, and sorghum syrup — using per-100g calorie values so every estimate is consistent and easy to compare.
Choose a syrup type, enter any amount in grams, ounces, tablespoons, or teaspoons, and the calculator instantly returns the total calories plus approximate carbohydrates. Add an optional serving size to see how a single drizzle fits into your meal plan. Because syrups are nearly pure sugar, their calorie density is high — one tablespoon can add anywhere from 48 to 62 calories before you notice.
Built for calorie counters, meal planners, and anyone curious about nutrition labels, this tool is quick, accurate, and runs entirely in your browser. No sign-up, no data sharing — just a clear number to help you make better choices.
🍯 Syrup Calories Per 100g
Compare calories across popular syrups by weight or volume.
Shows calories per serving. Volume conversions assume ~20 g per tablespoon.
Quick Start
Choose a syrup type from the dropdown, enter the amount in grams, ounces, tablespoons, or teaspoons, and press Calculate. The result shows total calories and carbohydrates for that amount, the calories per 100 g of that syrup, and — if you filled in the optional serving size — how many calories a typical portion adds. The quick-pick buttons below the amount field instantly load common measures such as 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons, and ¼ cup, so you don't have to remember gram weights.
All conversions between volume and weight assume one tablespoon of syrup weighs about 20 g and one teaspoon weighs about 6.7 g. These are typical values for maple, honey, and similar syrups; if your syrup is unusually thick or thin, weigh it once on a kitchen scale and use grams for the most accurate results.
How the Calculation Works
Every syrup in this tool has a calorie density expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams — the same number printed on most nutrition labels. The calculation follows a simple three-step process:
- Convert the amount you entered to grams. Grams stay the same, ounces multiply by 28.35, tablespoons multiply by 20, and teaspoons multiply by 6.67.
- Divide the syrup's per-100g calorie value by 100 to get calories per gram. For example, honey at 304 kcal/100g gives 3.04 kcal per gram.
- Multiply calories per gram by the number of grams to get the total. Carbohydrates are calculated the same way using the syrup's carbohydrate value.
The underlying values are drawn from typical USDA FoodData Central entries and common manufacturer nutrition data for sweeteners. A full list appears in the reference table below.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — Maple syrup on pancakes. You pour 2 tablespoons of maple syrup over a stack of pancakes. Two tablespoons equal 40 g. Maple syrup contains 260 kcal per 100 g, so the calculation is 260 ÷ 100 × 40 = 104 kcal, with about 26.8 g of carbohydrates.
Example 2 — Honey in tea. You stir 1 teaspoon of honey into your tea. One teaspoon equals about 6.7 g. Honey's density is 304 kcal/100g, so 304 ÷ 100 × 6.7 = 20.4 kcal. That drizzle adds roughly 5.5 g of carbs — small per cup, but significant if you drink several cups a day.
Example 3 — Agave in a smoothie. A recipe calls for 60 g of agave nectar. Agave is the most energy-dense option here at 310 kcal/100g, so 310 ÷ 100 × 60 = 186 kcal and about 45.6 g of carbohydrates. Swapping in a less dense syrup saves tens of calories per serving.
Tips & Best Practices
Weigh syrup in grams whenever possible. Volume measures like tablespoons are convenient, but real syrups vary in density, and a heaped tablespoon can easily carry 30% more than a level one. When you are tracking calories strictly, a digital kitchen scale is your best friend.
Read the nutrition label on your specific product. A pancake syrup made mostly from high-fructose corn syrup can have a different calorie count than a 100% maple syrup. Most products list both a serving size (often ¼ cup or 30 g) and the per-serving values — use those to update the value in this tool mentally or check the label if the difference is large.
Factors Affecting Accuracy
Calorie counts for syrups are rounded on labels, so the values used here are typical rather than exact. Brand-to-brand variation can be a few percent. Moisture content matters too — a syrup that has been cooked longer has less water and therefore more calories per gram. For a strict diet, rely on the label of the exact product in your pantry, or look up the precise entry in the USDA FoodData Central database.
Reference Values
| Syrup | Calories per 100 g | Carbs per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Maple syrup | 260 kcal | 67 g |
| Honey | 304 kcal | 82 g |
| Light corn syrup | 290 kcal | 78 g |
| Agave nectar | 310 kcal | 76 g |
| Golden syrup | 298 kcal | 80 g |
| Molasses | 290 kcal | 75 g |
| Chocolate syrup | 279 kcal | 65 g |
| Pancake syrup | 240 kcal | 63 g |
| Date syrup | 280 kcal | 70 g |
| Brown rice syrup | 308 kcal | 80 g |
| Sorghum syrup | 290 kcal | 76 g |
Values are approximate and based on typical USDA FoodData Central entries for sweeteners. Actual values vary by brand and preparation method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which syrup has the fewest calories per 100 g? Pancake syrup is the lowest in this list at about 240 kcal/100g, but check the label — some reduced-sugar pancake syrups drop well below that, while others replace sugar with sweeteners and still carry calories.
Why do honey and agave have more calories than maple syrup? They contain less water and a slightly higher proportion of sugars. Per tablespoon the difference is only a few calories, so the practical impact depends more on how much you actually pour out.
Are the calories in the optional serving size double-counted? No. The main total is for the amount you entered; the serving line simply shows what a separate, typical portion such as 40 g would contribute, so you can compare your drizzle to the label's serving size.