Calories in Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar has about 19 calories per 1 tsp (5 g), with 0 g protein, 4.9 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 380 kcal.

High sugarMostly carbs
19kcal
Calories · 1 tsp (5 g)
0g
Protein · 1 tsp (5 g)
4.9g
Carbs · 1 tsp (5 g)
0g
Fat · 1 tsp (5 g)
Carbs 100%Protein 0%Fat 0%share of calories

Brown Sugar calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (5 g)19 kcal0 g4.9 g0 g
1 tbsp (15 g)57 kcal0 g14.7 g0 g
100 g380 kcal0 g98 g0 g

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Brown Sugar nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tsp (5 g)
Calories380 kcal19 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrates98 g4.9 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar97 g4.9 g
Sodium28 mg1 mg
Calcium83 mg4 mg
Iron0.7 mg0 mg
Potassium133 mg7 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Brown Sugar healthy?

  • ●Brown Sugar is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 380 kcal per 100 g. About 100% of its calories come from carbs, 0% from protein and 0% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 tsp (5 g) adds 19 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0 g in 1 tsp (5 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (97 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

Brown Sugar: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Brown Sugar?

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One serving of Brown Sugar, 1 tsp (5 g), has roughly 19 calories, with 0 g protein, 4.9 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Brown Sugar?

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100 g of Brown Sugar has 380 kcal, with 0 g protein, 98 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g fibre and 97 g sugar.

How much protein is in Brown Sugar?

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Brown Sugar has 0 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tsp (5 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.

Is Brown Sugar good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 380 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 tsp (5 g) adds 19 kcal, so keep it occasional.

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