Powdered sugar
Powdered sugar provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 96.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 26% 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 Sugars category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 120 kcal | 303 +32% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 30 g | 11% | 89.9 +11% |
| Total sugars | 96.7 g | 29 g | 76.9 +26% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 96.7 g | 29 g | 58% | 56.2 +72% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2024 Sugars products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other sugars
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
cane sugar, cornstarch,
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742248172
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar has 96.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Powdered 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.
Is Powdered sugar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 29, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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