Calories in 1 Tsp of Brown Sugar

1 tsp of brown sugar (5 g) has 17 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 2 tsp of brown sugar has 35 calories. Burning 17 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Brown Sugar Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

17cal

in 1 tsp of brown sugar (5 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat0 g0% of calories

Carbs4.5 g100% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Brown Sugar calories by serving size

Common amounts of brown sugar with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs
1 tsp	5 g	17	0 g	4.5 g
5g	5 g	19	0 g	4.9 g
1 oz	28 g	108	0 g	28 g
100g	100 g	380	0.1 g	98 g
1/2 cup	110 g	418	0.1 g	108 g
4 oz	113 g	431	0.1 g	111 g
1 cup	220 g	836	0.3 g	216 g

Brown Sugar vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sweets and desserts.

Sugar401

Brown Sugar380

Maple Sugar354

Brown Sugar: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tsp of brown sugar?

1 tsp of brown sugar weighs about 5 g and has 17 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tsp of brown sugar?

1 tsp of brown sugar has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 tsp of brown sugar?

1 tsp of brown sugar has 4.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 4.5 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.

More about brown sugar

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710260. Original description: Sugar, brown. Portion weights are USDA household measures.