Why does granulated sugar receive a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients drive this rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm assigns negative points for high energy (400 kcal) and high sugar (100 g) and gives no positive points because the product lacks fiber, protein, and fruit/vegetable content, leading to the lowest grade E.

How does the sugar content of granulated sugar affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 100 g of sugar per 100 g, the product raises blood glucose rapidly, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, and although it contains no sodium, the high carbohydrate load can indirectly influence blood pressure by contributing to weight gain.

Is granulated sugar compatible with vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Pure sucrose is plant‑derived and contains no animal ingredients, so it is vegan, gluten‑free, and generally acceptable for halal when sourced from non‑bone‑derived sugar; however, the high carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for strict keto regimens.

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Granulated sugar

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Product Insights

Granulated sugar is a 1 kg bag of pure white sucrose, listed under the Sweeteners and Sugars categories. Its nutritional profile per 100 g provides 400 kcal, 100 g of carbohydrates (all sugars), with no fat, protein, fiber or salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E despite a low‑processing NOVA 2 classification. While it serves as a versatile sweetening ingredient for cooking and baking, the extremely high sugar content can be problematic for diabetics and those monitoring caloric intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates100 g

Sugars100 g

Comparative Analysis

This sugar contains 100 g of sugar per 100 g, more than double the category average of 53.44 g, while offering zero fat and salt compared with average values of 10.52 g fat and 0.36 g salt, and its energy (400 kcal) is slightly higher than the average 373 kcal.

Ingredients

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