Calories in 1 Tsp of Granulated Sugar

1 tsp of granulated sugar (4 g) has 15 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 2 tsp of granulated sugar has 31 calories. Burning 15 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.

Granulated Sugar Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

15cal

in 1 tsp of granulated sugar (4 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat0 g1% of calories

Carbs4 g99% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Granulated Sugar calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	4 g	15	0 g	4 g
5g	5 g	19	0 g	5 g
1 oz	28 g	109	0.1 g	28 g
1/2 cup	94 g	362	0.3 g	94 g
100g	100 g	385	0.3 g	100 g
4 oz	113 g	437	0.4 g	113 g
1 cup	188 g	724	0.6 g	187 g

Granulated Sugar vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sweets and desserts.

Sugar401

Turbinado Sugar399

Cinnamon Sugar390

Powdered Sugar389

Granulated Sugar385

Brown Sugar380

Maple Sugar354

Granulated Sugar: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tsp of granulated sugar?

1 tsp of granulated sugar weighs about 4 g and has 15 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tsp of granulated sugar?

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

How many carbs are in 1 tsp of granulated sugar?

1 tsp of granulated sugar has 4 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of sugars.

How much granulated sugar is 100 calories?

100 calories of granulated sugar is 26 g, about 6 1/2 tsp of granulated sugar.

More about granulated sugar

Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods. FDC ID 334247. Original description: Sugars, granulated. Portion weights are USDA household measures.