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Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A)

Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners · 9 specs

Direct Answer

Pure Grade A maple syrup is thermal reduction sap from sugar maples (Acer saccharum). Per 100g, it delivers 260 kcal, 67.0g carbohydrates (60g sucrose), 0g fat, 212mg potassium, 102mg calcium, and a glycemic index of 54.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169661) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026

Specs

Relative Sweetness Index 100 (Equal to sucrose)
Energy / Calories 260 kcal
Glycemic Index (GI) 54 (Low-Medium)
Total Carbohydrates 67.0 (Primarily Sucrose) g
Net Effective Carbohydrates 67.0 g
Molecular Composition Concentrated Acer saccharum sap (66° Brix sucrose)
Dental Caries Risk Moderate
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) Moderation (< 25g/day added sugars)
Manganese Concentration 2.90 mg (126% DV per 100g) mg

Quebecol & 66° Brix Density Standard

It requires 40 liters of raw spring maple sap to yield 1 liter of finished Grade A syrup boiled to the legal 66.0° Brix density, creating unique lignan antioxidants including quebecol.

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