Corn syrup
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Corn syrup is made up of 22.8% water, 0.2% fat, 76.8% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 22.8% |
| Fat | 0.2% |
| Sugars | 76.8% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
77.2%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
Learn more about freezing point depression
Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
80%
Similar to 80 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Corn syrup is 55% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
55%
Nutrition
Corn syrup has 283 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 76.8 g of sugars, 0.2 g of fat, and 76.8 g of carbohydrates.
| Energy | 283 kcal |
| Total fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.8 g |
| Sugars | 76.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |