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Sugar nutrition facts

One tsp (4 g) of sugar has 16 calories, with 0 g protein, 4.2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat.

Key nutrition

Nutrition in 1 tsp of sugar and per 100 g
Nutrient1 tsp (4 g)Per 100 g% Daily Value
Calories16 kcal387 kcal—
Protein0 g0 g0%
Carbohydrate4.2 g100 g2%
Fibre0 g0 g0%
Sugars4.2 g100 g—
Fat0 g0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0 g0%
Sodium0.04 mg1 mg0%
Potassium0.08 mg2 mg0%
Calcium0.04 mg1 mg0%
Iron0 mg0.05 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%

Values are from the USDA FoodData Central database. The tool above shows every vitamin, mineral, fat and amino acid, and any portion you like.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sugar?
One tsp (4 g) of sugar has about 16 calories. Per 100 g that is 387 calories. The figures are from the USDA FoodData Central database (lab-measured values).
How much protein is in sugar?
One tsp (4 g) has 0 g of protein (0 g per 100 g). It is not a significant source of protein.
How many carbs are in sugar?
One tsp (4 g) has 4.2 g of carbohydrate, of which 0 g is fibre and 4.2 g is sugars.
Where do these sugar nutrition numbers come from?
They come from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy), which is public domain, scaled to the portion shown. Brands and recipes vary, so treat them as typical values. Nothing you look up here is sent to a server.

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