Calories in 1/2 Cup of Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup of granulated sugar (94 g) has 362 calories. That is 18% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 94 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar has 181 and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar has 543 calories. Burning 362 calories takes about 65 minutes of brisk walking or 29 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 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
1/2 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 94 g and has 362 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
1/2 cup of granulated sugar has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
1/2 cup of granulated sugar has 94 g of carbohydrates and 94 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.