Sugar, granulated

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Other Names:white sugar

What is Sugar, granulated

Granulate sugar is sugar crystals made from sugar cane or sugar beets. Also known as white sugar it is the most commonly used sugar in the U.S. Granulated sugar is used in baked goods as well as pastries and other desserts. Unfortunately it is overused in condiments and most packaged foods. For best health, read food labels carefully and avoid as much added sugar as you can.

Calories In Sugar

One teaspoon of sugar is 16 calories. One 12 oz standard cola drink contains about 33grams of sugar which is equal to 2 2/3 tablespoons.

Substitute For Granulated Sugar

If you don't have granulated sugar you can substitute:
Per each cup of sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar
OR> 1 3/4 cups unsifted powdered sugar (confectioners, icing sugar)
OR> 1 cups superfine (caster sugar)
OR< 2/3 cup of fructose, granulated (fruit sugar) this may make baked goods moister, more chewy and darker.

Equivalents

1 lb = 2 1/4 cups
5 lbs = 11 1/4 cups
1 teaspoon of sugar = 4 1/4 grams
Convert sugar from grams to cups

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Nutrition Information For Sugar, granulated

Serving Size

1 serving packet

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Potassium

Total Carbohydrate 3g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 3g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Sugar, granulated Recipes

Aguas Frescas
These cool drinks called aguas frescas are made with water, fruit and a sweetener (typically sugar) and are commonly served in barrels by Mexico by street vendors.
Key Lime Snow
This recipe for Key Lime Snow makes a nice light zesty dessert. A mixture of gelatin, sugar, key lime juice and key lime peel is prepared and allowed to thicken slightly. The thickened mixture is add to beaten egg whites to make a foamy dessert.
Coconut Laddoo
Coconut Laddoo is an Indian confection made with sweetened condensed milk and desiccated, shredded coconut rolled in flaked coconut. There are many other versions as well. This requires little cooking.
Coffee Cardomom Pots de Creme
Recipe for Coffee Cardamom Pots de Creme uses heavy cream plus milk and 7 egg yolks. This is a good recipe to try if you like cardamom and you have a lot of egg yolks to use up. Serve in traditional pot de creme cups,espresso cups or small ramekins.
Easter Lemon Peeps de Crème
Easter Lemon Peeps de Crème recipe and photograph are by GourmetSleuth.com. I served this pot de creme with the pistachio lemon shortbread recipe. The recipe includes eggs, heavy cream, Meyer lemon and sugar.