Calories in Sugar
Sugar contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tsp (4 g) — carries about 15 kcal.
Pure energy with no other nutrients; the teaspoon in your coffee is ~16 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 tsp (4 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 100 g | 4 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~4 minutes
~2 minutes
Approximate, for a ~15 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sugar?
Sugar contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tsp (4 g) — carries about 15 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does sugar have?
Per 100 g: 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 100 g carbohydrates and 100 g sugars.
Is sugar suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 387 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 tsp (4 g)) is ~15 kcal. Pure energy with no other nutrients; the teaspoon in your coffee is ~16 kcal.
How much does one serving of sugar weigh?
The typical serving is 1 tsp (4 g) — about 4 g, which equals ~15 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of sugar?
Roughly 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.