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High Fructose Corn Syrup has a medium glycemic index of 62 (typical range 57 to 68). A serving of 1 tbsp (19 g) has a glycemic load of 9, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 281 calories, 0 g protein, 76 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 75.7 g sugars) and 0 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 tbsp (19 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 76 g | 14.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 75.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Other sweeteners with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 55 | 8 |
| Maple Syrup | 54 | 7 |
| Powdered Sugar | 65 | 5 |
High Fructose Corn Syrup has a glycemic index of 62, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 tbsp (19 g) serving is 9, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of high fructose corn syrup has a glycemic load of 9 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
High Fructose Corn Syrup has 281 calories per 100 g, and about 53 calories in a 1 tbsp (19 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Syrups, corn, high-fructose” (FDC 169659). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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