Sugar, brown

Brown sugar is sugar containing molasses, described here in its dry form. It mainly provides carbohydrate in the form of sugars. Per 100g, the supplied data list 1623 kJ of energy, 0g of fat, 0.1g of protein and 0.08g of salt.

When added to food or drinks, brown sugar counts as free sugars. These contribute to energy intake, and frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks can contribute to tooth decay. Its brown colour does not mean it contains less sugar than white sugar. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.