Some Pancake & Waffle Syrups
Pancake and waffle syrups are sweet, viscous condiments primarily used to top breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, and French toast. The most common variety is maple-flavored syrup, which is typically made from corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavorings, and preservatives, rather than being pure maple syrup. While pure maple syrup is a traditional North American product derived from the sap of maple trees, the widely consumed commercial syrups are a processed food product.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These syrups are almost entirely composed of simple carbohydrates, specifically sugars, with no significant protein, fat, or fiber. A typical serving provides a quick source of energy in the form of calories, which come entirely from carbohydrates, and may contain small amounts of added vitamins or minerals if fortified.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 54 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 52 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the widespread use of maple-flavored syrup over pure maple syrup in many diners and households is a fascinating example of how processed foods can become the standard due to cost, consistency, and availability. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of added sugars, making it a food often recommended for moderation.
