Sugar, brown
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Brown sugar is sugar containing molasses, described here in its dry form. It mainly provides carbohydrate in the form of sugars. Per 100g, the supplied data list 1623 kJ of energy, 0g of fat, 0.1g of protein and 0.08g of salt.
When added to food or drinks, brown sugar counts as free sugars. These contribute to energy intake, and frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks can contribute to tooth decay. Its brown colour does not mean it contains less sugar than white sugar. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 380 kcal |
Energy | 1623 kJ |
Fat | 0g |
of which saturates | 0g |
Carbohydrate | 101g |
of which sugars | 101g |
0g | |
0.1g | |
Salt | 0.08g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | Trace |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
0mg | |
0mg | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
0µg | |
Trace | |
56mg | |
1.7mg | |
17mg | |
4mg | |
140mg | |
Sodium | 31mg |
0.1mg | |
0.06mg | |
Trace | |
Trace |
Other types of sugar
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
394 kcal | 0.5g | 0g | 0g | |
393 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g | |
394 kcal | Trace | 0g | 0g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (3 samples). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.