Brown sugar nutrition facts
Per 1 cup unpacked · 145 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.2g0% of calories
- Carbs142g100% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Brown sugar (1 cup unpacked, 145 g) has 551 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 142 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (100% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium12%
- Iron13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup unpacked (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 6 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 19 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Sucrose | 137 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
30 calGreat Value Light Brown Sugar2 tsp.−521 cal
30 calKroger Light Brown Sugar2 tsp−521 cal
15 calDomino Light Brown Sugar1 teaspoon−536 cal
30 calC&H Sugar, Pure Cane, Premium, Light Brown2 tsp−521 cal
30 calTrader Joe's Organic Brown Sugar2 tsp.−521 cal
10 calSplenda Brown Sugar Blend½ packed tsp−541 cal
Burning 551 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 105minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 66minCycling (moderate)
- 46minRunning (6 mph)
- 78minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Brown sugar?
One serving of Brown sugar (1 cup unpacked) has 551 calories, which works out to 380 calories per 100 g. That is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Brown sugar high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 0% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Brown sugar keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 142 g of net carbs and 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Brown sugar?
41 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Brown sugar?
141 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
