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White Sugar

400 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g protein, 100 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 5g
Calorie dense
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White SugarNutri-Score DCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

400 kcal
Calories
20% of a 2000 kcal day
0.5 g
Protein
0% of calories
100 g
Carbs
98% of calories
0.5 g
Fat
2% of calories
Macro split
Protein 0%Carbs 98%Fat 2%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber0.5g2% DV
Sugar100g
Saturated fat0.1g0% DV
Cholesterol0mg0% DV
Sodium4mg0% DV
Potassium13.5mg0% DV
Calcium3.7mg0% DV
Iron0.1mg1% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV
Vitamin A0IU0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 00180214 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in White Sugar?

White Sugar by Sainsbury’s has 400 kcal per 100 g. One serving (5 g) is about 20 kcal.

How much protein is in White Sugar?

White Sugar contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 0 g per 5 g serving.

Is White Sugar high in carbs?

Yes — carbohydrates provide 98% of its calories (100 g per 100 g, of which 100 g is sugar). It also delivers 0.5 g of fiber.

Is White Sugar high in sugar?

Yes — 100 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 25 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 100% of its carbohydrates.

Is White Sugar low in sodium?

Yes — just 4 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

Why does White Sugar have a Nutri-Score of D?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (400 kcal), sugar (100 g). Overall that places it in band D.

How much White Sugar is 100 calories?

About 25 g of White Sugar equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is White Sugar high in calories?

Yes — 400 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 200 kcal.

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