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Added sugar providing quick energy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Yellow sugar cube (4 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 387 calories per 100 g. It contains 4 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 piece (small) · 4 g
15
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
4g
· 1% 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 | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| 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 piece (small) | 4 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 5 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 6 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 774 kcal |
Calculated from 387 calories per 100 g.
A yellow sugar cube is made from sugar crystals moistened, pressed into a mould, and dried. Its colour may come from less-refined sugar, molasses, or caramel colouring, depending on the product; the ingredient list identifies what that particular cube contains.
No, a yellow sugar cube is not automatically healthier than a white one. Its colour may reflect the type of sugar or added colouring, but it remains an added sugar; colour alone does not establish a nutritional advantage.
Yes, a yellow sugar cube can sweeten tea. Drop it into hot tea and stir until it dissolves; warmer liquid and smaller cubes dissolve faster. You can also let it dissolve gradually if you prefer to sip tea as its sweetness changes.
Yes, you can use a yellow sugar cube in baking if you first crush or dissolve it. It may be less convenient than granulated sugar, and any molasses or caramel notes can slightly affect the flavour of the finished recipe.
Yes, a yellow sugar cube can raise blood sugar because it is sugar; its colour does not prevent that effect. If you have diabetes, follow your individual eating plan and ask your healthcare professional for advice specific to your needs.
Not necessarily; a yellow sugar cube is not always made from raw sugar. Some products get their colour from less-refined sugar or molasses, while others may use caramel colouring. Check the ingredients rather than judging by colour alone.
Store a yellow sugar cube in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container. Moisture can make the cubes sticky or cause them to clump, and an airtight container helps keep out pantry odours and pests.
A yellow sugar cube can keep for a long time when stored dry and protected from contamination. Discard it if you notice insects, an unusual smell, or signs of moisture, and follow any storage guidance printed on its package.
Yes, a yellow sugar cube can sweeten hot coffee. Stir the drink to help it dissolve; its flavour may add a slight molasses or caramel note, depending on how the cube is made. It dissolves more slowly in cold coffee.
A yellow sugar cube gets its colour from its ingredients or how it is made. Less-refined sugar, molasses, or caramel colouring may produce a yellow shade, so the exact reason varies by product and cannot be determined from colour alone.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.04mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.08mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.04mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 15 calories in 1 piece (small) (4 g):
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A yellow sugar cube is sugar pressed into a compact piece for sweetening drinks. It is a simple sweetener rather than a prepared dish; its yellow hue can reflect the sugar’s colour or how the product is made. The cube tastes plainly sweet and dissolves readily in hot drinks.
It is commonly offered with tea or coffee, then stirred into the cup, though some people nibble a cube alongside their drink. In Turkey, cubes may accompany glasses of black tea, while in parts of the east tea is traditionally sipped after biting off a little sugar (known as kıtlama). Nutritionally, it is almost entirely added sugar and carbohydrate, with no protein, fat or fibre. For a less-sweet cup, use part of a cube or leave it out.
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.