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Icing Sugar
Icing sugar
Icing Sugar by Sainsbury's provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 97 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient). It is listed in the Powdered sugars category and comes in a 500g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 20 kcal | 397 | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −41% |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 5 g | 2% | 98.5 |
| Total sugars | 97 g | 4.9 g | 88.3 +10% | |
| Added sugars | 97 g | 4.9 g | 10% | 80.5 +21% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 +821% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 +274% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 +114% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 252 Powdered sugars products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other powdered sugars
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
White Cane Sugar (97%), Anti Caking Agent (Maize Starch).
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 5g
- Labels & certifications
- FSCFSC Mix
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00180283
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Icing Sugar?
Icing Sugar contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 20 kcal per serving (5g).
How much sugar is in Icing Sugar?
Icing Sugar has 97 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Icing Sugar healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 2 — processed culinary ingredient. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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