Calories in 30g of Granulated Sugar
30g of granulated sugar (30 g) has 116 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 20g of granulated sugar has 77 and 50g of granulated sugar has 193 calories. Burning 116 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Granulated Sugar: common questions
How many calories are in 30g of granulated sugar?
30g of granulated sugar weighs about 30 g and has 116 calories.
How much protein is in 30g of granulated sugar?
30g of granulated sugar has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 30g of granulated sugar?
30g of granulated sugar has 30 g of carbohydrates and 30 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods. FDC ID 334247. Original description: Sugars, granulated. Portion weights are USDA household measures.