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Brown sugars
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 380 kcal —
- Protein 0.1 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 98 g 36%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 97 g —
- Sodium 28 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- 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%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0.11 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.13 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.3 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 83 mg 6%
- Iron 0.71 mg 4%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 4 mg 0%
- Potassium 133 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.03 mg 0%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
- Selenium 1.2 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 | 0.1 g | 98 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tsp unpacked | 3 g | 11 | 0 g | 2.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup packed | 220 g | 836 | 0.3 g | 216 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup unpacked | 145 g | 551 | 0.2 g | 142 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tsp packed | 4.6 g | 17 | 0 g | 4.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tsp brownulated | 3.2 g | 12 | 0 g | 3.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 × tsp unpacked | 6 g | 23 | 0 g | 5.9 g | 0 g |
| ½ × tsp unpacked | 1.5 g | 6 | 0 g | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp unpacked | 9 g | 34 | 0 g | 8.8 g | 0 g |
| 4 × tsp unpacked | 12 g | 46 | 0 g | 12 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Brown sugars
What is the difference between light and dark brown sugar?
Dark brown sugar contains more molasses, so it tastes deeper and more toffee-like and keeps bakes moister. Light brown sugar has a gentler flavour and suits recipes where you do not want the molasses to dominate.
Can you swap brown sugar for white sugar in baking?
Usually, yes: use the same weight. Brown sugar brings moisture and a molasses flavour, so biscuits may spread less and cakes can be softer and darker; for a delicate sponge, white sugar gives a cleaner flavour.
How do you stop brown sugar going hard?
Keep it in an airtight container as soon as you open the bag. If it has hardened, seal it with a slice of bread or a dampened piece of kitchen paper overnight, then remove it; the sugar will soften as it absorbs moisture.
Can you make brown sugar if you only have white sugar?
Yes. Mix 200 g white sugar with 1 tablespoon molasses for light brown sugar, or 2 tablespoons for a darker result, breaking up any clumps with a fork. This works best for baking, though the flavour may differ slightly from commercial brown sugar.
Which dishes are best with brown sugar?
Use it in ginger biscuits, sticky toffee pudding, crumble toppings and barbecue marinades, where its molasses flavour stands up to spice or savoury ingredients. It also dissolves into porridge and coffee, adding a caramel note.
Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar?
No meaningful nutritional advantage comes from its colour: brown sugar is still mostly sugar, and its small amount of molasses does not make it a notable source of minerals. A teaspoon of brown sugar is about 11 kcal.
Can you use brown sugar in tea or coffee?
Yes; it dissolves readily in a hot drink and gives a mild molasses or caramel flavour. For iced drinks, dissolve it first in a little hot water, as the crystals do not dissolve as easily in cold liquid.
Is brown sugar the same as demerara sugar?
No. Brown sugar is generally soft and moist, while demerara has large, dry, crunchy crystals and a lighter caramel taste. Use demerara for a crisp topping; brown sugar is usually better when a recipe needs moisture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168833 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
