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Powdered sugar calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of powdered sugar contains 389 calories, with 0 g of protein, 99.8 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. It provides 97.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%
How powdered sugar compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 389 kcal | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 387 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Brown baking sweetener | 388 kcal | 0 g | 97.1 g | 0 g |
| Vanilla rennin dessert mix | 383 kcal | 0 g | 99 g | 0 g |
| Low calorie hard candy | 394 kcal | 0 g | 98.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for powdered sugar
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 99.8 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 97.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in powdered sugar
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.06 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 2 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.01 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common powdered sugar servings
How many calories in a portion of powdered sugar — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (3 g) | 11.7 kcal | 0 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp unsifted (8 g) | 31.1 kcal | 0 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup sifted (100 g) | 389 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup unsifted (120 g) | 467 kcal | 0 g | 120 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar has 389 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar contains 97.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these powdered sugar calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169656 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
