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Sweeteners & Syrups

Powdered Sugar

1 cup = 120 g

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.

120 gGrams
4.2 ozOunces
467Calories
0 gProtein
120 gCarbs
0 gFat
0 gFiber
Cup size:

Measures at a glance

Powdered Sugar
MeasureGramsOuncesCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 teaspoon2.5 g0.09 oz9.70 g2.5 g0 g
1 tablespoon7.5 g0.26 oz29.20 g7.5 g0 g
¼ cup30 g1.1 oz1170 g29.9 g0 g
⅓ cup40 g1.4 oz1560 g39.9 g0 g
½ cup60 g2.1 oz2330 g59.9 g0 g
1 cup120 g4.2 oz4670 g120 g0 g
2 cups240 g8.5 oz9340 g240 g0 g

Nutrition

389Calories per 100 g
467Calories per cup
2 mgSodium per 100 g
Protein0 g
Carbs99.8 g
Fat0 g
Fiber0 g
Sugar97.8 g

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.

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