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Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar is a very finely ground white sugar used widely in baking and confectionery for icings, dusting pastries, and making smooth frostings. It is essentially pure simple carbohydrate, providing about 97.8g of sugar per 100g and only trace amounts of vitamins or minerals. Because it delivers almost no fiber, protein, or healthy fats and is used in small amounts for sweetness, it’s best treated as an occasional ingredient rather than a source of nutrition; lower-calorie or less-refined powdered sweeteners can be used as swaps when you want to reduce added sugars.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~0.60€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

389 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

100 g

36% RDI

Sugar

98 g

100% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E · 2.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Powdered Sugar healthy?

Powdered Sugar is rated E on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Powdered Sugar?

Powdered Sugar is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Powdered Sugar gluten free?

Yes, Powdered Sugar is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Powdered Sugar?

100g of Powdered Sugar contains 389 kcal, 0g protein, 99.8g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Powdered Sugar vegan?

Yes, Powdered Sugar is vegan.

Q.06Is Powdered Sugar lactose free?

Yes, Powdered Sugar is lactose free.

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