Calories in Powdered Sugar

📏 Serving Size: 1/4 cup unsifted (30.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 116.7
  • Total Fat 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.6 mg
  • Potassium 0.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 29.1 g
  • Protein 0.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Powdered Sugar contains 116.7 calories per serving (1/4 cup unsifted (30.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.9g per serving (100% of calories), of which 29.1g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Powdered Sugar (with Anti-Caking Agent: Cornstarch or Tapioca Starch).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Powdered Sugar. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Powdered Sugar contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories116.7 kcal5.8%
Sodium0.6 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate29.9 g11%
Total Sugars29.1 g58%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.01 mg0%
Calcium0.3 mg0%
Iron0.0 mg0%
Potassium0.6 mg0%
Zinc0.0 mg0%
Copper0.01 mg1%
Manganese0.00 mg0%
Selenium0.2 µg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Powdered Sugar accounts for 5.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 100% of the calories.

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🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 116.7 calories in Powdered Sugar? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 8.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 20.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 12.8 min
HIIT 10.8 min
Fishing (Standing/Wading) 34.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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