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How Many Carbs in Sugar
Sugar is primarily composed of carbohydrates and the most common type of sugar is sucrose. Each gram of sugar contains approximately 4 calories.
1 teaspoon contains approximately 4 grams of carbohydrates.
Granulated sugar
Similar to granulated sugar, it contains about 4 grams of carbohydrates per teaspoon.
Brown sugar
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Contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon.
Honey
Contains about 13 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon.
Maple syrup
Contains varying amounts of fructose and glucose, typica
lly higher in fructose.
High-fructose corn syrup
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