How Much Sugar Is in Chocolate Syrup?
2 tbsp (40 g) of chocolate syrup has about 20 g of sugar, most of it added during processing rather than naturally occurring.
in 2 tbsp (40 g) · about 4.8 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 20 g
- Per 100 g
- 49.6 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 4.8 tsp
A big chunk of a day's sugar in one serving.
Chocolate Syrup carries roughly 20 g of sugar per 2 tbsp (40 g), which works out to about 49.6 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'high' band for a typical serving.
Because this sugar is added during processing, it digests quickly with nothing to slow it down — check the ingredient label if you want to see exactly which sweeteners are used.
How chocolate syrup compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, chocolate syrup ranks #58 for sugar per serving — more than 72% of them.
- Brownie20g
- Jelly beans20g
- Chocolate Syrup (this page)20g
- Apple19g
- Starburst19g
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- Look for a lower-sugar version in the same category, or reduce your portion size
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in chocolate syrup natural or added?
- Most of it is added during processing, not naturally occurring in the base ingredients.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.