Calories
in Sugar
Please note: all calorie
values are approximate
|
|
| Sugar (Serving size) |
Calories
|
| Table Sugar, 1 level teaspoon
(4g) |
15
|
| Table Sugar, 1 heaped teaspoon
(6g) |
25
|
| Table Sugar, 1 cup |
770
|
| Table Sugar, average (1 cube) |
25
|
| Icing Sugar, 1 average tablespoon
(12g) |
48
|
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Sugar Intake - Calories
& Calorie Intake
Over consumption of sugar
is a growing problem.
- The Center for Science in the Public
Interest states that Americans eat 20 percent more sugar now than in
1986.
- According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), the average American eats 20 teaspoons of added
sugar a day (this added sugar does not include lactose or fructose,
the naturally occurring sugars in milk and fruit); that's equivalent
to 16 percent of total calorie intake.
- Many two-ounce candy bars, 12-ounce
sodas and one-cup servings of ice cream contain 10 or more teaspoons
of added sugar.
- The USDA recommends adults consume no
more than 40g of sugar per 2000 calories.
UK Guidelines: Teens and
Adolescent Energy Needs
| Teenage Girl |
Average Daily Energy Needs |
| 11-14 years |
1845 calories |
| 15-18 years |
2110 |
| Teenage Boy |
Average Daily Energy Needs |
| 11-14 years |
2220 calories |
| 15-18 years |
2755 |
Note: Strictly speaking all kilocalories
are equal in energy terms, but most dietitians advise calorie savings
achieved by consuming nutrient-dense foods in preference to "empty
calorie" foods like sugar or sucrose, that contain calories but little
if any nutrition.
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