High Fructose Corn Syrup
Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks
7 Allowed
3 Limited
15 Not Allowed
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
62kcalCalories
0.4gProtein
0gFat
15gCarbs
0gFiber
15gNet Carbs
Why Diets Disagree on High Fructose Corn Syrup
Gluten-Free classifies high fructose corn syrup as Allowed because it evaluates foods by whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 3 diets classify high fructose corn syrup as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.