Calories in Sugar, brown
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
This record duplicates Sugars, brown from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Sugar, brown contains 380 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, NFS (220 g) provides about 836 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.1% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 380 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 98.1 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 97 g | |
| Protein C | 0.12 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.041 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.3 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 83 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium C | 133 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper C | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0.032 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sugar
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar, turbinado | 399 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugar, NFS | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar, white, granulated or lump | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered Dried or dry | 389 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugar, cinnamon | 390 | 0.28 g | 98.3 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugars, brown | 380 | 0.12 g | 98.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugar, granulated | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Sugar substitute and sugar blend | 399 | 0 g | 99.4 g | 0.31 g |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe | 373 | 0 g | 93.2 g | 0.02 g |
| Sugars, powdered Dried or dry | 389 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder Dried or dry | 368 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant Dried or dry | 377 | 0 g | 92.9 g | 0.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sugar?
100 g of sugar has 380 kcal. 1 cup, NFS (220 g): about 836 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (1.4 g): about 5 kcal. 1 teaspoon, NFS (4.6 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in sugar?
Sugar contains 0.12 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.26 g in 1 cup, NFS (220 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in sugar?
Sugar has 98.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 97 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sugar?
Sugar contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in sugar?
100 g contains 28 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sugar have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sugar, brown has 380 kcal, while sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered has 389 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710260. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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