Sugar
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Carbs | 99.8 g |
Sugar is a refined sweetener derived primarily from sugarcane or sugar beet, used in virtually every category of food and drink — from baked goods and confectionery to sauces and beverages. Per 100 g, it provides 382 kcal, essentially no protein or fat, and 99.8 g of carbohydrates, of which 99.2 g are sugars and there is no dietary fibre. Mineral content is minimal: 21 mg of potassium, 7 mg of calcium, and 2 mg of magnesium per 100 g, alongside a negligible 0.04 mg of vitamin B6. No glycemic index value is listed in this dataset. Sugar is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in sugar?
Sugar contains 382 kcal per 100 g, coming almost entirely from carbohydrates. A level teaspoon of sugar weighs around 4 g, which works out to roughly 15 kcal.
Is sugar gluten-free?
Yes, plain refined sugar is gluten-free. It contains no wheat, barley, or rye, making it compatible with gluten-free dietary patterns.
Is sugar keto-friendly?
No, sugar is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. At 99.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g — virtually all of it sugar — even small amounts can exceed a typical daily carb limit for keto.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbs | 99.8 g |
| Sugars | 99.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 7.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 21.0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Manganese | 0 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.040 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
