Syrups, corn, dark

Dark corn syrup scores 2 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, Low band, 59th of 60 in Sweets, just above the very bottom of the category. It offers no standout vitamins or minerals, at 286 calories per 100 g it functions purely as a sweetener and thickener in baking.

It's used mainly in baking, for pecan pie filling, candy-making, and glazes, though a full cup serving weighs a hefty 328 g. It's high in sugars at 77.6 g per 100 g, so it's typically used in small measured amounts rather than eaten on its own. Syrup, fruit flavored is a same-category alternative for recipes that call for a liquid sweetener.