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White sugar

White sugar is refined crystalline sucrose used in drinks, baking, cooking and preserves, with crystal size ranging from fine granules to larger crystals.

White sugar — illustrative ingredient image

About White sugar

White sugar is refined crystalline sucrose sold as a sweetener. Its crystals are white, dry and free-flowing, with a clean sweetness and little flavor beyond that of sugar; crystal size ranges from fine granules to larger crystals.

It is used in drinks, baking, cooking and preserves, and may be sold granulated, powdered, or in other crystal sizes. These forms are not identical: powdered sugar may contain an anti-caking ingredient, while crystal size affects how it dissolves and performs in recipes.

Ingredient type
other

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English

obsolete: white sugar (granulated)

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English

white sugar (superfine)

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White sugar nutrition & diet

White sugar nutritional value

Sugar, white, granulated or lump

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
401kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
99.6g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Distinguish plain granulated white sugar from powdered sugar and specialty crystal forms, which may include additional ingredients or differ in moisture and particle size.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Sugar, white, granulated or lump ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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