Used as a topping for pancakes or waffles
Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily the sugar maple. It is boiled down to create a rich, amber liquid with a distinctive sweet, caramel-like flavor. This classic topping originates from the northeastern United States and Canada, where Indigenous peoples first developed the process of harvesting and processing maple sap.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Maple syrup is almost entirely composed of carbohydrates, specifically sugars, providing a quick source of energy. It contains no protein or fat but does offer small amounts of minerals like manganese and riboflavin. A typical serving is around 60 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 104 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg |
| Calcium | 28 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Maple syrup is one of the few agricultural products in the U.S. and Canada that is still largely produced by indigenous and small-scale farming methods. Its unique flavor profile comes from the complex mix of over 60 different organic compounds, and it has a lower glycemic index than table sugar.
