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High fructose corn syrup

High-fructose corn syrup is a processed corn-starch sweetener containing converted glucose and fructose, used to sweeten foods and drinks and add body or moisture.

High fructose corn syrup — illustrative ingredient image

About High fructose corn syrup

High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener made by processing corn starch into syrup and converting some of its glucose to fructose. It is a viscous, clear to pale syrup with a sweet flavour; commercial grades differ in the relative amounts of sugars.

It is used to sweeten foods and drinks and to contribute body and moisture in manufactured products. The name refers to a family of syrups rather than one exact composition, and does not specify a grade or formulation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

HFCS

English

corn syrup (high fructose)

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English

Syrups, corn, high-fructose

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High fructose corn syrup nutrition & diet

High fructose corn syrup nutritional value

Syrups, corn, high-fructose

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
281kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
76.0g
Fat
0.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Different commercial grades have different sugar profiles; compare the specific syrup grade and account for moisture when comparing measured nutrition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Syrups, corn, high-fructose ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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