Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 385 kcal1610 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 99.6 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 0.3 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Calcium
- 1 mg
Nutrition referenceSugar is a sweet, granulated sweetener made from sugarcane or sugar beets. Per 100 g it provides 385 calories with 99.6 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
About this food
Sugar is a sweet, granulated sweetener made from sugarcane or sugar beets. It is used in baking, cooking, and to sweeten drinks and desserts.
Nutritionally, sugar is almost pure carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 385 kcal and 99.6 g of carbohydrates, with no protein and 0.3 g of fat, along with 1 mg of sodium and 1 mg of calcium.
Sugar is calorie-dense, so small amounts add many calories. For accurate tracking, measure by the spoonful, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tsp serving (about 4 g) provides roughly 15 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Sugar provides about 385 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tsp serving (about 4 g) provides roughly 15 calories.
Yes. Sugar is almost entirely carbohydrate, providing about 99.6 g per 100 g.
Sugar contains no meaningful fat, providing about 385 calories per 100 g from carbohydrate.