Calories in
syrups, sorghum
290 kcal per 100 g Syrups, sorghum contains 290 calories per 100 grams, or about 957 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 74.9 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 0% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 330.0 g | 957 | 0.0 g | 247.2 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 tbsp | 21.0 g | 61 | 0.0 g | 15.7 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 290 kcal | 957 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.9 g | 247.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 74.9 g | 247.2 g |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | 26.4 mg |
| Potassium | 1,000.0 mg | 3,300.0 mg |
| Calcium | 150.0 mg | 495.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 12.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 22.7 g | 74.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169662). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How syrups, sorghum compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, syrups, sorghum ranks 62 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 22% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (957 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 195 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in syrups, sorghum?
Syrups, sorghum contains 290 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 957 calories per cup. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 74.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of syrups, sorghum?
By calories, syrups, sorghum is roughly 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 195 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the syrups, sorghum I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Syrups, sorghum". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.