Sugar: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of sugar has 387 kcal. 1 tsp (4 g): 16 kcal.
Sugar is in the family Sweets & desserts. Per 100 g it provides 0 g protein, 100 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 0 g fat: about 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What sugar provides most
- High in carbohydrates: 100 g per 100 g, 36 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 99.8 g.
Sugar per serving
The serving is 1 tsp, 4 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 99.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0.04 mg |
Sugar nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 387 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 36 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 99.8 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B6 | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B9 · Folate | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 0.05 mg | 0 % |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.01 mg | 0 % |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other sweets & desserts
Of 10 foods in this family on Micela, sugar ranks 6th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍫 Chocolate | 598 | 7.8 g |
| 2 | 🍪 Cookie | 492 | 5.1 g |
| 3 | 🍩 Doughnut | 426 | 5.2 g |
| 4 | 🍭 Lollipop | 394 | 0 g |
| 5 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 391 | 3 g |
| 6 | 🍬 Sugar | 387 | 0 g |
| 7 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 378 | 4.2 g |
| 8 | 🥧 Pie | 237 | 1.9 g |
| 9 | 🍨 Ice cream | 207 | 3.5 g |
| 10 | 🍮 Flan | 145 | 4.5 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, sugar is in the top 10 for carbohydrates (1st).
Where it comes from
Sugarcane was domesticated in New Guinea; India first crystallized it.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does sugar have?
100 g of sugar has 387 kcal. 1 tsp (4 g) has 16 kcal.
How much protein does sugar have?
0 g per 100 g; 0 g in 1 tsp.
How many carbs does sugar have?
100 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 99.8 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does sugar have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: carbohydrates, 36 %.
Where does sugar come from?
Sugarcane was domesticated in New Guinea; India first crystallized it. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 19335 · Sugars, granulated · Sugars, granulated
One serving (1 tsp) is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers