Calories in 1 Tsp of Powdered Sugar

1 tsp of powdered sugar (3 g) has 10 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 2 tsp of powdered sugar has 19 calories. Burning 10 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Powdered Sugar Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

10cal

in 1 tsp of powdered sugar (3 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat0 g0% of calories

Carbs2.5 g100% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Powdered Sugar calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Carbs
1 tsp	3 g	10	2.5 g
50g	50 g	195	50 g
1/2 cup	60 g	233	60 g
100g	100 g	389	100 g
4 oz	113 g	441	113 g
1 cup	120 g	467	120 g
200g	200 g	778	200 g

Powdered 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

Powdered Sugar: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tsp of powdered sugar?

1 tsp of powdered sugar weighs about 3 g and has 10 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tsp of powdered sugar?

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

How many carbs are in 1 tsp of powdered sugar?

1 tsp of powdered sugar has 2.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.

How much powdered sugar is 100 calories?

100 calories of powdered sugar is 26 g, about 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.

More about powdered sugar

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710259. Original description: Sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered. Portion weights are USDA household measures.