Calories and macros in sugar
17 calories in one teaspoon of sugar (4.2 g): 0 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Per 100 g: 401 kcal · 0 g protein · 99.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 401 kcal | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup (US) · 200 g | 802 kcal | 0 g | 199.2 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 teaspoon · 4.2 g | 17 kcal | 0 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 0%
- Carbs 99%
- Fat 1%
Estimated with 4 kcal per gram of protein or carbs and 9 per gram of fat, so it may not match the measured calories exactly.
Log it without searching a list
Type or say: “Had a coffee with 2 tsp of sugar.”
Fituba picks out the foods and amounts, adds up calories, protein, carbs and fat, and lets you fix the serving. Just an example of how to write it, not diet advice.FAQ
How many calories are in one teaspoon of sugar?
17 calories in one teaspoon of sugar (4.2 g): 0 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 0 g fat.
How much protein is in sugar?
100 g of sugar has 0 g of protein: 0% of its calories.
How do I log sugar in Fituba?
Type something like “Had a coffee with 2 tsp of sugar.” Fituba recognizes the food and the amount, works out its calories and macros from references like this one, and lets you fix the serving.
Sources and limits
Generic reference from USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021–2023 (public domain, CC0): White sugar, FDC 2710258. Cups are US cups. A different brand, recipe or preparation can vary: if you have the label, use it. This data describes foods; it isn't advice on how much to eat.
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