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Sugar calories

Sugar, granulated, white
15kcal
1 teaspoon · 4 g, granulated, white
0%protein
0 gProtein
4 gCarbs
0 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Granulated, white · per 4 g
Calories15 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrate4 g
Fat0 g
Sodium0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Iron0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Sugar FAQs
How many calories are in a teaspoon of sugar?

A level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs 4 g and has 15 calories. A full cup (188 g) is 724 calories.

Is sugar good for weight loss?

Sugar is 385 calories per 100 g and 99.6 g carbs, with no protein, so the calories arrive without other nutrients. Each teaspoon stirred into coffee adds 15 calories.

Sugar or brown sugar: which has fewer calories?

Brown sugar is 380 calories per 100 g and granulated sugar 385, a gap of 5 calories. A packed teaspoon of brown sugar (4.6 g) is 17 calories against 15 for a teaspoon of granulated.

How many carbs are in a teaspoon of sugar?

About 4.0 g of carbs per teaspoon, since granulated sugar is 99.6 g carbs per 100 g. A cup (188 g) holds 187 g of carbs.