Tag: Spoonful of sugar

On average, a level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 4 grams, a useful fact for interpreting nutritional labels. However, the seemingly simple question of how heavy is a spoonful of sugar has a more nuanced answer, as the precise weight is influenced by the type of sugar and how it's measured.

According to the World Health Organization, limiting "free" sugars to less than 10% of daily energy intake is recommended for optimal health. The instantaneous impact of eating a spoonful of sugar is a rapid metabolic response, a quick spike in blood glucose, and a fleeting energy rush. This momentary burst is followed by an inevitable and less pleasant sugar crash.