Granulated Sugar
One level US cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 g (7.1 oz). A tablespoon is 12.5 g. Per 100 g: 387 calories and 0 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.2 g | 0.15 oz | 16.3 | 0 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz | 48.4 | 0 g | 12.5 g | 0 g |
| ¼ cup | 50 g | 1.8 oz | 194 | 0 g | 50 g | 0 g |
| ⅓ cup | 66.7 g | 2.4 oz | 258 | 0 g | 66.7 g | 0 g |
| ½ cup | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 774 | 0 g | 200 g | 0 g |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14.1 oz | 1,548 | 0 g | 400 g | 0 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat.
Granulated Sugar gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat. One cup (200 g) has 774 calories, 0 g protein and 0 g fiber.
How to measure
Granulated sugar: scoop and level. Brown sugar: pack firmly. Syrups: set the cup on the counter and fill to the line, reading at eye level.
For this ingredient: Scoop and level. Sugar does not compress much.
Tips from the kitchen
- Syrups weigh much more than sugar per cup.
- When swapping sugar for syrup, cut other liquids by about ¼ cup per cup of syrup.
- Lightly oil the measuring cup so sticky syrups pour out.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?
One level US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 g (7.1 oz). Scoop and level. Sugar does not compress much.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.5 g, and one teaspoon about 4.2 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of granulated sugar?
100 g has 0 g protein, 100 g carbs, 0 g fat and 387 calories.