Hershey's · Syrups and Molasses
Lite Syrup Genuine Chocolate
One Tbsp (17g) serving of Lite Syrup Genuine Chocolate by Hershey's has 20 calories, 5g of sugars and 15mg of sodium, as submitted by The Hershey Company to USDA (FoodData Central 2574719, record updated Jun 13, 2023).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2574719, available Jun 29, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that The Hershey Company submitted to USDA, for the declared 17g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 3431607
- Category
- Syrups and Molasses
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other syrups and molasses
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 13% of the 1,578 syrups and molasses products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 73% of them.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among syrups and molasses: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 29.4 g | 59 g | 13% |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 17 mg | 73% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Calories | 118 | 300 | 12% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 1,578 products, one per barcode.
Other chocolate in this aisle
121 of the 1,578 syrups and molasses products are named chocolate. Per 100 g their median is 256 calories, 64 mg of sodium and 2.6 g of protein; 97 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Chocolate KEMPS | 69 mg | 200 |
| Chocolate Premium Sauce GHIRARDELLI | 67 mg | 367 |
| Spartan, Syrup, Chocolate SPARTAN | 66 mg | 263 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "chocolate", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): WATER; SUGAR; FRUCTOSE; COCOA*; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CARAMEL COLOR; XANTHAN GUM; SODIUM ACID SULFATE; SALT; POTASSIUM SORBATE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; SODIUM BENZOATE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; ACESULFAME POTASSIUM; ARTIFICIAL COLOR [RED 40]; SULFUR DIOXIDE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.
The statement lists 5 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Water; Sugar; Fructose; Cocoa*; Contains 2% or Less Of: Caramel Color; Xanthan Gum; Sodium Acid Sulfate; Salt; Potassium Sorbate, To Maintain Freshness; Vanillin, Artificial Flavor; Sodium Benzoate. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jun 13, 2023), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement The Hershey Company submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2574719).
More Hershey's syrups and molasses
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Free Syrup | 33 | 0 g | 100 mg |
| Milk Booster Syrup | 237 | 52.63 g | 26 mg |
| Genuine Chocolate Syrup | 237 | 57.89 g | 0 mg |
| Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate Fat Free Syrup | 237 | 52.63 g | 79 mg |
| Delicious Strawberry Syrup | 250 | 55 g | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Hershey's Lite Syrup Genuine Chocolate?
20 per 1 Tbsp (17g) serving, and 118 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Hershey's Lite Syrup Genuine Chocolate?
15mg per serving (1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record The Hershey Company submitted to USDA, last updated Jun 13, 2023. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov