How many calories are in sugar?
1 tablespoon of sugar has 48 calories, with 12.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein and 0 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 387 kcal.
Sugar, a widely used sweetener in beverages and baking, is a simple carbohydrate that provides quick energy but lacks nutritional value such as vitamins or minerals.
Calories in kcal. Carbs, protein and fat in grams.
Per Cup
| Amount | Calories kcal | Carbs g | Protein g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 194 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 1/3 cup | 259 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| 1/2 cup | 387 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 cup | 774 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 cups | 1,548 | 400 | 0 | 0 |
Per Tablespoon
| Amount | Calories kcal | Carbs g | Protein g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 tbsp | 24 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 tbsp | 48 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 tbsp | 96 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 tbsp | 144 | 37.5 | 0 | 0 |
Per Teaspoon
| Amount | Calories kcal | Carbs g | Protein g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 tsp | 8 | 2.08 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 tsp | 16 | 4.17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 tsp | 32 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 tsp | 48 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
Grams (g)
| Amount | Calories kcal | Carbs g | Protein g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 387 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Ounces (oz)
| Amount | Calories kcal | Carbs g | Protein g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 110 | 28.35 | 0 | 0 |
In real meals
Meals.Chat users have logged sugar 8,725 times. The typical portion is 15 g, about 58 kcal. It most often shows up with butter, milk and flour.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1/4 cup of sugar?
There are 194 calories in 1/4 cup of sugar.
How many calories does 1 tablespoon of sugar have?
There are 48 calories in 1 tablespoon of sugar.
What is the calorie content of 1 teaspoon of sugar?
There are 16 calories in 1 teaspoon of sugar.
How many grams of carbohydrates are there in 100 grams of sugar?
100 grams of sugar contain 100 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the calorie count for 1 ounce of sugar?
One ounce of sugar has 110 calories.
