Calories in Sugar

Sugar has about 19 calories per 1 tsp (5 g), with 0 g protein, 5 g carbs and 0 g fat. Per 100 g it has 387 kcal.

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

Sugar calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (5 g)19 kcal0 g5 g0 g
1 tbsp (15 g)58 kcal0 g15 g0 g
100 g387 kcal0 g100 g0 g

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Sugar nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tsp (5 g)
Calories387 kcal19 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrates100 g5 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar100 g5 g
Sodium1 mg0 mg
Calcium1 mg0 mg
Iron0.1 mg0 mg
Potassium2 mg0 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 Sugar healthy?

  • ●Sugar is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 387 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 (100 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

Sugar: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sugar?

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

How many calories are in 100 g of Sugar?

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100 g of Sugar has 387 kcal, with 0 g protein, 100 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g fibre and 100 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sugar?

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

Is Sugar good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 387 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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