Granulated Sugar — Calories and Macros
Table sugar (sucrose). 16 cal per tsp.
per 1 tsp (~4g)
1% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
0g
Carbs
4g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
4g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
400
Protein
0g
Carbs
100g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
100g
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Common questions
How many calories are in granulated sugar?
1 tsp (~4g) of granulated sugar has 16 calories, with 0g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat.
How much protein is in granulated sugar?
Granulated Sugar has 0g of protein per 1 tsp (~4g). That is about 0g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is granulated sugar good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Granulated Sugar is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is granulated sugar healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, granulated sugar is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.