Calories in Sugar, white, granulated or lump
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Sugar, white, granulated or lump contains 401 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 802 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.7% from fat and 0% from protein (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 | 401 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.32 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 99.6 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 99.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium C | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.007 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 99%
- Fat 0.7%
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 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.02 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 | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 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, 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 |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar substitute and sugar blend | 399 | 0 g | 99.4 g | 0.31 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 401 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 802 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (1.4 g): about 6 kcal. 1 cube (2.3 g): about 9 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 (200 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in sugar?
Sugar has 99.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 99.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sugar?
Sugar contains 0.32 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 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sugar have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, sugar, white, granulated or lump has 401 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 2710258. 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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