Calories in 1 Tsp of Sugar

1 tsp of sugar (4 g) has 17 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 2 tsp of sugar has 34 calories. Burning 17 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.

Sugar Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

17cal

in 1 tsp of sugar (4 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat0 g1% of calories

Carbs4.2 g99% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Sugar calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	4 g	17	0 g	4.2 g
5g	5 g	20	0 g	5 g
1 oz	28 g	114	0.1 g	28 g
100g	100 g	401	0.3 g	100 g
1/2 cup	100 g	401	0.3 g	100 g
4 oz	113 g	455	0.4 g	113 g
1 cup	200 g	802	0.6 g	199 g

Sugar vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sweets and desserts.

Sugar401

Brown Sugar380

Maple Sugar354

Sugar: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tsp of sugar?

1 tsp of sugar weighs about 4 g and has 17 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tsp of sugar?

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

How many carbs are in 1 tsp of sugar?

1 tsp of sugar has 4.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.

How much sugar is 100 calories?

100 calories of sugar is 25 g, about 11 cubes of sugar.

More about sugar

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710258. Original description: Sugar, white, granulated or lump. Portion weights are USDA household measures.