Sweets & snacks

Sugar: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 387 kcal, 0 g protein, 100 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat. A typical serving (1 tsp, 4 g) provides about 15 kcal.

Amount
Energy

15 kcal

65 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0 g · 0%
Carbohydrates4.0 g · 100%
Fat0 g · 0%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tsp · 4 g
Energy1,618 kJ / 387 kcal65 kJ / 15 kcal
Fat0 g0 g
of which saturates0 g0 g
Carbohydrate100 g4.0 g
of which sugars100 g4.0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Salt< 0.01 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sugar?

387 kcal (1,618 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tsp (4 g) provides about 15 kcal.

How many carbs are in sugar?

100 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 100 g sugars, plus 0 g fibre. 1 tsp (4 g) has about 4.0 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Sugars, granulated”, FDC ID 169655. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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