A couple of questions

Is maple syrup high in calories?

Nutrition Information

It shouldn't come as a surprise that maple syrup is a high-calorie food. It comes in at an impressive 12 grams of sugar in a single tablespoon. That tablespoon also contains: Calories: 52.06-Oct-2020

Is maple syrup fattening?

Even though maple syrup does contain some nutrients and antioxidants, it is also very high in sugar. Calorie for calorie, maple syrup is a very poor source of nutrients compared to whole foods like vegetables, fruits and unprocessed animal foods.

Does maple syrup have more calories than sugar?

A tablespoon of sugar has 12.6 grams of sugar, 48.9 calories and 12.6 grams of carbohydrates, according to the USDA. It also has a glycemic index of 65. A tablespoon of maple syrup has 52 calories, 12.1 grams of sugar and 13.4 grams of carbohydrates.

Is maple syrup healthier than honey?

Every tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrates, 17 of which are from sugars. These sugars are mostly from fructose with a bit from glucose and even less from sucrose. Between the two, maple syrup is healthier — it has less overall sugar, and more importantly, less fructose.

How many calories are in regular maple syrup?

Pure maple syrup from Canada contains vitamins and minerals – at approximately 110 calories per serving (2 tablespoons). It is an excellent source of manganese and a good source of riboflavin. Pure maple syrup is also a source of calcium, thiamin, potassium, and copper.

Is maple syrup healthier than sugar?

While comparable in calories and carbs, maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar. Also, because maple syrup tends to be sweeter, theoretically you can use less of it. But moderation is key, as it is with any sugar.

Is 100 percent maple syrup healthy?

Yes, pure maple syrup is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium. According to Helen Thomas of the New York State Maple Association, maple syrup has a higher concentration of minerals and antioxidants, yet fewer calories than honey.

Is it bad to eat maple syrup everyday?

Maple syrup is a sugar with no fiber attached to it which means eating too much of it will cause swings in your blood sugar and insulin. This could lead to hunger, potential weight gain and other adverse health effects.