Syrup, golden

Golden syrup is a thick sugar syrup used as a sweetening ingredient. It mainly provides carbohydrate in the form of sugars, with very little protein and no fat or fibre. Per 100g, it contains 79g of carbohydrate, all of which is sugars, and provides 1269 kJ of energy. Its salt content is 0.68g per 100g.

The sugars in golden syrup are classed as free sugars, which are relevant when considering sugar intake and dental health. Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body, but golden syrup provides only small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Its sugar, energy and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.