Calories in 1/2 Cup of Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup of powdered sugar (60 g) has 233 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 60 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar has 117 and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar has 350 calories. Burning 233 calories takes about 42 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Powdered Sugar: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar?
1/2 cup of powdered sugar weighs about 60 g and has 233 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar?
1/2 cup of powdered sugar has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar?
1/2 cup of powdered sugar has 60 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 59 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710259. Original description: Sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered. Portion weights are USDA household measures.