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Granulated sugars
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 387 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 100 g 36%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 100 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
- 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) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 1 mg 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 2 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| 1 × serving packet | 2.8 g | 11 | 0 g | 2.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.2 g | 16 | 0 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 200 g | 774 | 0 g | 200 g | 0 g |
| 1 × serving 1 cube | 2.3 g | 9 | 0 g | 2.3 g | 0 g |
| 2 × serving packet | 5.6 g | 22 | 0 g | 5.6 g | 0 g |
| ½ × serving packet | 1.4 g | 5 | 0 g | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| 3 × serving packet | 8.4 g | 33 | 0 g | 8.4 g | 0 g |
| 4 × serving packet | 11.2 g | 43 | 0 g | 11 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Granulated sugars
How do you stop granulated sugar forming lumps?
Store it in a dry, airtight container away from steam and damp cupboards. If it has clumped, break it up with a fork or pulse it briefly in a clean, dry food processor.
Can you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar in baking?
Usually, but its larger crystals may take longer to dissolve, so cakes can turn out slightly grainier. For a smoother result, whizz it briefly in a food processor; don’t let it become icing sugar.
How do you make caramel with granulated sugar?
Heat the sugar in a clean, dry, heavy-based pan over medium heat, swirling the pan as it melts; avoid stirring, which can encourage crystals to form. Take it off the heat when it turns amber, and handle with care because molten sugar causes severe burns.
Can you use granulated sugar in tea and coffee?
Yes. Stir it into the hot drink until the crystals dissolve; one level teaspoon weighs about 4 g. For iced drinks, dissolve the sugar first in a little hot water, or use a simple syrup.
What can you use instead of granulated sugar in a cake?
Caster sugar is the closest swap and dissolves faster; use the same weight. Brown sugar also works in many cakes, but its molasses flavour and moisture make the result darker and softer.
Is granulated sugar the same as brown sugar?
No. Granulated sugar is made of dry crystals, while brown sugar contains molasses, giving it a deeper flavour and softer, more clumping texture. They can often be swapped by weight, but the colour and texture of baking will change.
What is granulated sugar made from?
It is crystallised sucrose extracted from sugar beet or sugar cane, then dried into free-flowing crystals. The source plant does not make a meaningful difference to the sugar once it has been refined.
Which desserts commonly use granulated sugar?
It sweetens sponge cakes, biscuits, meringues and fruit crumbles, and is used to make caramel for crème caramel and tarte Tatin. In jams, it also helps the fruit mixture set as it cooks.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169655 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
