Powdered Sugar
One level US cup of powdered sugar weighs 120 g (4.2 oz). A tablespoon is 7.5 g. Per 100 g: 389 calories and 0 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz | 9.7 | 0 g | 2.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g | 0.26 oz | 29.2 | 0 g | 7.5 g | 0 g |
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 1.1 oz | 117 | 0 g | 29.9 g | 0 g |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 1.4 oz | 156 | 0 g | 39.9 g | 0 g |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 233 | 0 g | 59.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 467 | 0 g | 120 g | 0 g |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.5 oz | 934 | 0 g | 240 g | 0 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat.
Powdered Sugar gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 0% from protein, 100% from carbs and 0% from fat. One cup (120 g) has 467 calories, 0 g protein and 0 g fiber.
How to measure
Granulated sugar: scoop and level. Brown sugar: pack firmly. Syrups: set the cup on the counter and fill to the line, reading at eye level.
For this ingredient: Spoon into the cup and level without tapping. Sift after measuring if the recipe says so.
Tips from the kitchen
- Syrups weigh much more than sugar per cup.
- When swapping sugar for syrup, cut other liquids by about ¼ cup per cup of syrup.
- Lightly oil the measuring cup so sticky syrups pour out.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?
One level US cup of powdered sugar weighs about 120 g (4.2 oz). Spoon into the cup and level without tapping. Sift after measuring if the recipe says so.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar?
One level tablespoon weighs about 7.5 g, and one teaspoon about 2.5 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of powdered sugar?
100 g has 0 g protein, 99.8 g carbs, 0 g fat and 389 calories.