Dark corn syrup has 286 calories and 77.6 g carbs per 100 g. It is light corn syrup with added molasses or caramel color, contributing slightly more sodium (155 mg) and a deeper flavor. Its glycemic response is identical to the light variant.
How should I track Corn syrup, dark?
When tracking Corn syrup, dark, measuring by weight on a kitchen scale gives you the most precision. Volume measures vary depending on crystal size and powder density — a heaping spoonful can be double a level one. Research shows visual estimation errors reach 50–200% for calorie-dense foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013), and liquid sweeteners like honey are among the easiest to over-pour. For zero-calorie sweeteners, bulking agents add trace calories (2–4 per packet) — negligible in your daily total. For calorie-containing sweeteners, the scale is essential.