Each Of: Sugar
What is Each Of: Sugar?
Sugar is a common term for sweet-tasting carbohydrates, most often referring to sucrose. Sucrose is typically extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets, then purified and crystallized into the white granules we commonly use.
Is Each Of: Sugar gluten-free?
Sugar is not derived from any of the nine major FDA food allergens, nor does it contain gluten.
What is Each Of: Sugar used for?
Manufacturers primarily add sugar as a sweetener to improve the taste of foods and beverages.
Is Each Of: Sugar safe?
Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers primarily add sugar as a sweetener to improve the taste of foods and beverages. It also helps with texture, browning, and can act as a preservative in high concentrations, appearing in a wide range of products like baked goods, desserts, and processed foods.
Health notes
Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. 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 keeping intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total daily energy. Excessive intake of added sugars is linked to health concerns, including an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Allergen info
Sugar is not derived from any of the nine major FDA food allergens, nor does it contain gluten. It is not considered a major allergen.
Foods that contain Each Of: Sugar
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Chicken Strips Breaded Chicken Breast Patties With Rib Meat, Chicken Strips
165kcal
16.5Protein
4.1Fat
14.1Carbs
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Black Forest Ham & Baby Swiss Sub
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
197kcal
12.8Protein
8.6Fat
17.1Carbs
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Black Forest Ham & Baby Swiss Cheese, White French Sub, Black Forest Ham & Baby Swiss
High in sodium — 54% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
187kcal
13.3Protein
7.3Fat
17.3Carbs
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Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Breaded
169kcal
16.9Protein
4.5Fat
14.3Carbs
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Roast Beef & Cheese Sub, Roast Beef & Cheese
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
192kcal
13.0Protein
8.2Fat
17.1Carbs
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