Syrups, table blends, pancake, reduced-calorie
Whole food · Sweets
This is a light, amber-hued syrup designed to mimic the classic maple flavor with a fraction of the calories. It has a smooth, pourable consistency and a sweet, slightly artificial maple aroma. Nutritionally, it's almost entirely carbohydrate, providing quick energy but no protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering the nostalgic, comforting taste of maple syrup on pancakes and waffles without the full caloric commitment. Its affordability and long shelf life make it a staple in many households for everyday use.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its primary downside is the potential for rapid blood sugar spikes due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber or protein. For those monitoring glucose, it's best used in strict portion control and paired with a source of protein (like eggs or yogurt) or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow absorption.
Key benefits
- Significantly lower in calories than pure maple syrup
- Provides a quick source of carbohydrate energy
- Offers a familiar maple-like flavor for diet-conscious consumers
- Versatile topping for breakfast foods and baking
- Typically fat-free and cholesterol-free
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Despite the 'reduced-calorie' label, this type of syrup often contains as much sugar per gram as regular maple syrup; the calorie reduction comes from using less syrup per serving due to a more intense, engineered sweetness.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 54.9 g |
| Energy | 165 kcal |
| Energy | 690 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.55 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 44.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.03 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 43.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 3.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.20 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Syrups, malt — USDA does not publish this profile for Syrups.
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.21 g |
| Leucine | 0.38 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.11 g |
| Cystine | 0.07 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.26 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.17 g |
| Valine | 0.30 g |
| Arginine | 0.28 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.27 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.56 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.25 g |
| Proline | 0.46 g |
| Serine | 0.23 g |
FAQ
How does it differ from pure maple syrup?
It's a manufactured blend, typically using corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial flavoring to mimic maple. Pure maple syrup is a single-ingredient product tapped directly from maple trees.
Is it suitable for a diabetic diet?
It should be used with extreme caution. While lower in calories, its high glycemic load can cause significant blood sugar spikes. Consulting a healthcare provider for personalized advice is essential.
Can I use it in baking?
Yes, it can be used in recipes where maple flavor is desired, but you may need to adjust other liquids since it's thinner than pure maple syrup and contains different sugars that affect browning and texture.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 1.65 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 32.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 59.33 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.