White Sugar
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 396 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 396 kcal in each 100g:
About White Sugar
Refined sucrose; pure carbs providing calories.
Health Benefits of White Sugar
Pure carbs = empty calories
White sugar provides ~400 kcal per 100g, almost 100% sucrose (a glucose + fructose molecule), with no protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. Excess added sugar is linked to overweight, metabolic syndrome and tooth decay. WHO recommends free sugar stay under 10% of total calories, ideally under 5% (~25g) a day.
The subtle roles in cooking
A little sugar in cooking does more than sweeten: it perks up flavour and balances sour and bitter; it's key for colour in braised and stewed dishes; and in baking it retains moisture and softness. The tiny amounts used in everyday dishes (3-5g) have limited calorie impact, but still cut them where you can.