Ingredient

Cupcake: Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Sugar is widely used in foods as a sweetener, providing a pleasant taste. It …

What it is

Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is primarily extracted and refined from sugarcane or sugar beets. The refining process involves crushing the plants to extract juice, which is then purified, evaporated, and crystallized.

Why it's used

Sugar is widely used in foods as a sweetener, providing a pleasant taste. It also acts as a preservative in jams and jellies, helps with browning in baked goods, and adds bulk and texture to many products. It is a key ingredient in desserts, beverages, baked goods, and many processed foods.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides energy to the body. However, consuming too much added sugar can contribute to dental cavities and excess calorie intake, which may lead to weight gain. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar and determined it is not necessary to set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Cupcake: Sugar

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FILLED GOURMET Chocolate Marshmallow Jumbo Cupcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 376kcal 3.5Protein 20Fat 49.4Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Very Vanilla Jumbo Cupcake, Very Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 400kcal 2.4Protein 22.4Fat 49.4Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Cupcake, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 424kcal 4.7Protein 23.5Fat 50.6Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Sweet Sam's, Cupcake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 447kcal 5.9Protein 25.9Fat 49.4Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Sweet Sam's, Cupcake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 447kcal 5.9Protein 25.9Fat 49.4Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Sweet Sam's, Cupcake, Vanilla Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 412kcal 4.7Protein 23.5Fat 50.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Vanilla Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes, Vanilla Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 250kcal 3.3Protein 11.7Fat 33.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes, Chocolate Ice Cream Other Frozen Desserts 250kcal 5Protein 13.3Fat 28.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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