Calories in Sugar (white)
Sugar (white) has about 15 calories per 1 teaspoon (4 g), or 387 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0 g protein, 4 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Sugars, granulated).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 teaspoon (4 g) | 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 15 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 4 g | 12.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 99.8 g | 4 g | 12.5 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
About Sugar (white)
A level teaspoon of sugar is 16 kcal — small, until you count the three cups of chai a day with two spoons each, which is 100 kcal a day and 36,000 a year.
Tip: Cut your chai sugar by half a spoon every week; after a month you will not miss it.
Burn off 15 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking3 min
- Running1 min
- Cycling2 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in sugar (white)?+
About 15 kcal per 1 teaspoon (4 g), or 387 kcal per 100 g. Pure carbohydrate; the per-spoon number is small, the per-day habit is not.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of sugar (white)?+
1 tablespoon (12.5 g) is roughly 48 kcal with 0 g protein, 12.5 g carbs and 0 g fat.
How much protein is in sugar (white)?+
About 0 g per 1 teaspoon. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is sugar (white) good for weight loss?+
Sugar (white) is calorie-dense (387 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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