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.