Sweets

Syrup, Cane

FDC 167743serving (21 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 5 · -4 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Syrup, Cane is mostly calories with little else, scoring 5 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 47 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (20% DV). Most of its 269 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (73.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 73.1 g · 100%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories269 kcal13%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium58 mg3%
Carbohydrate73 g27%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars73 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium63 mg1%
Calcium13 mg1%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 167743

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density5 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g58 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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