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Quick source of energy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Melted brown sugar (12 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 12 g
46
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
11.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.36 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 8 g | 30 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 114 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 55 g | 209 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 418 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 836 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Melt brown sugar over low heat, stirring continuously, and add the liquid or fat called for in your recipe. If heating it on its own, watch closely: it can darken and burn quickly as it heats.
Yes, you can melt brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl using short bursts, stirring between each one. Sugar heats unevenly and can become extremely hot, so avoid long heating and handle the bowl carefully.
Brown sugar that will not melt smoothly may be clumped or heating unevenly. Lower the heat and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan; if your recipe allows, add a little of its liquid to help loosen the sugar.
Yes, melted brown sugar can harden as it cools because the sugar sets and may crystallize. Reheat it gently before using, adding a little liquid only if the recipe permits; avoid overheating it a second time.
No, melted brown sugar is not necessarily caramel. It may simply be sugar that has liquefied; further heating causes caramelization, changing its color and flavor. Follow the recipe’s heat instructions to avoid a burnt taste.
Melted brown sugar works in dessert sauces, glazes, cakes, and other recipes that call for a warm, molasses-like sweetness. Use it as directed in the recipe, since adding it can change the moisture and texture of baked goods.
Yes, melted brown sugar can sweeten coffee. Stir it in while the coffee is hot so the sugar disperses rather than settling at the bottom; its molasses notes give the drink a deeper flavor than plain white sugar.
Store melted brown sugar in a clean, covered container after it has cooled. If it contains water, butter, or another perishable ingredient, refrigerate it and follow the storage guidance for that ingredient or the recipe.
Sometimes, but honey is a liquid sweetener with a different flavor and moisture content. It may make baked goods softer or wetter, so a direct swap can change the result; use a recipe designed for honey when possible.
Warm lumpy melted brown sugar over low heat and stir until the lumps loosen. If they remain, add a small amount of warm liquid only when it fits the recipe; high heat can scorch the sugar before the lumps dissolve.
Vitamins
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.01mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
9.96mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.09mg · 1% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
16mg · 0% DV
Sodium
3.36mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 46 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (12 g):
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Melted brown sugar is brown sugar heated until it becomes pourable, forming a sweet syrup rather than a distinct traditional dish. Its molasses notes become more pronounced with heat, giving it a warm, caramel-like aroma; as it cools, it thickens and turns sticky.
It can be stirred into coffee, brushed over baked goods, or used in sauces and dessert recipes. In many kitchens, it is a convenient way to add sweetness and a glossy finish. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely carbohydrate and provides quick energy: 100 g contains 98.1 g of carbohydrates. Use a small amount when a recipe needs depth as well as sweetness, and pair it with fruit or plain yoghurt to balance a dessert.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.