Calories in Sugar, turbinado
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Sugar, turbinado contains 399 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (202 g) provides about 806 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 399 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 99.8 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 99.2 g | |
| Protein M | 0 g | 0% |
| Calcium M | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus M | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium M | 29 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc M | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper M | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.046 mg | 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
- 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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Sugars99.2 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.03 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 99.2 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.17 g |
| Energy C | 1,670 kJ |
Other forms of Sugar
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sugars, brown | 380 | 0.12 g | 98.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars, powdered Dried or dry | 389 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe | 373 | 0 g | 93.2 g | 0.02 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 399 kcal. 1 cup (202 g): about 806 kcal. 1 tsp (4.6 g): about 18 kcal.
How much protein is in sugar?
Sugar contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 cup (202 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in sugar?
Sugar has 99.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 99.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sugar?
Sugar contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in sugar?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sugar have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sugar, turbinado has 399 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170674. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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