Calories in 1 Cup of Brown Sugar
1 cup of brown sugar (220 g) has 836 calories. That is 42% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 216 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of brown sugar has 627 and 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar has 1254 calories. Burning 836 calories takes about 149 minutes of brisk walking or 67 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Brown Sugar: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar weighs about 220 g and has 836 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar has 216 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 213 g of sugars.
How much brown sugar is 100 calories?
100 calories of brown sugar is 26 g, about 5 1/2 tsp of brown sugar.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710260. Original description: Sugar, brown. Portion weights are USDA household measures.