White sugar: 387 kcal per 100 g - calories and macros

Nutrition information: white sugar

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI*	1 teaspoons (5 g)
Energy	387 kcal1619 kJ	19%	19 kcal79 kJ
Fat	0 g	0%	0 g
of which saturated fatty acids	0 g	0%	0 g
Carbs	100 g	38%	5 g
of which sugars	99.8 g	111%	5 g
Fiber	0 g	-	0 g
Protein	0 g	0%	0 g
Salt	0 g	0%	0 g
Water	0 g	-	0 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in white sugar?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

Serving	Calories	Carbs
1 teaspoons5 g	19 kcal	5 g
1 tablespoon15 g	58 kcal	15 g
100 g	387 kcal	100 g
Cup220 g	851 kcal	220 g

Vitamins and minerals

No vitamin or mineral in 100 g of white sugar provides more than 5% of the reference intake.

White sugar compared with other foods

White sugar has more calories per 100 g than 50% of the sweets and snacks in our chart. Here’s how foods from the sweets and snacks category with similar calorie content compare (kcal per 100 g):

Filled doughnut340 kcal
Gingerbread356 kcal
Sweet cheese bun360 kcal
Salted pretzel sticks384 kcal
White sugar387 kcal
Oil-free popcorn387 kcal
Cookies446 kcal
Wafer cookies with cream filling502 kcal
Chocolate-covered wafer526 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in 1 teaspoons of white sugar?

1 teaspoons of white sugar (about 5 g) contain about 19 kcal: 0 g protein, 5 g carbs, and 0 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of white sugar?

100 g of white sugar contains 387 kcal (1619 kJ).

How much protein does white sugar contain?

White sugar contains 0 g of protein per 100 g, while 1 teaspoons of white sugar contain about 0 g.

How many carbs does white sugar contain?

100 g of white sugar contains 100 g of available carbs, including 99.8 g of sugars, plus 0 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Sugars, granulated” (NDB 19335). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on the variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: 26 October 2026. How we put together our calorie chart.