Calories in sugar
1 tsp of sugar (5 g) has 19 calories, with 0 g of protein, 5 g of carbs and 0 g of fat. That's 387 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 tsp (5 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 100 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is sugar good for a gym diet?
No protein to speak of. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, tofu or soya chunks.
Almost all of its calories come from carbs.
Logging sugar in GymSensei
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Similar foods
| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking oil | 1 tsp (5 g) | 44 | 0 g |
| Ghee | 1 tsp (5 g) | 44 | 0 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass (240 g) | 46 | 1.7 g |
| Chai | 1 cup (211 g) | 34 | 0.8 g |
| Cheese pizza | 1 slice (80 g) | 213 | 9.1 g |
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