Calories in sugar
A usual serving, 1 teaspoon (5 g), has about 20 kcal; 100 g ≈ 387 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 387 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| 1 teaspoon 5 g | 19 | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon 5 g | 19 | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| 1 tablespoon 12 g | 46 | 0 g | 0 g | 12 g |
How it fits into a day
A teaspoon of sugar of about 5 g has about 20 kcal. That's little per spoon, but it adds up: two teaspoons in each of three coffees a day come to about 115 kcal. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (1 teaspoon) is about 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Cut the sugar in your coffee gradually, half a teaspoon a week.
- White and brown sugar have almost the same calories.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a teaspoon of sugar?
About 20 kcal in 5 g, with 5 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of sugar?
About 387 kcal per 100 g; sugar is pure carbohydrate, with no protein or fat.
How many calories are in a sugar cube?
A cube of about 4 g has about 15 kcal.
See also
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Honey
304 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 60 kcal
-
Jam
278 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 55 kcal
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Espresso
9 kcal
per 100 ml
1 cup: 5 kcal
Full table: Cakes, sweets, honey and jam