Sweets

Syrups, malt

FDC 169660cup (332 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 8 · -1 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Syrups, malt is mostly calories with little else, scoring 8 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (17% DV), a good source of protein (12% DV). Most of its 318 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (71.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.2 g · 8%Carb 71.3 g · 92%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories318 kcal16%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium35 mg2%
Carbohydrate71 g26%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars71 g
Protein6.2 g12%
Potassium320 mg7%
Calcium61 mg5%
Iron0.96 mg5%
Magnesium72 mg17%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 169660

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.

Magnesium17% DV
Protein12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density8 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g6.2 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g35 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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