Powdered Sugar

Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks

7 Allowed
3 Limited
15 Not Allowed

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

431kcalCalories
4.9gProtein
23gFat
51.1gCarbs
1.6gFiber
49.5gNet Carbs

Why Diets Disagree on Powdered Sugar

Gluten-Free classifies powdered sugar as Allowed because it evaluates foods by whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 3 diets classify powdered sugar as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet

AIP
Not Allowed
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Alkaline
Not Allowed
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Anti-Inflammatory
Not Allowed
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Carnivore
Not Allowed
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DASH
Not Allowed
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Diabetic-Friendly
Not Allowed
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Gluten-Free
Allowed
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Halal
Allowed
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High-Protein
Not Allowed
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Keto
Not Allowed
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Kidney-Friendly
Limited
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Kosher
Allowed
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Low-Carb
Not Allowed
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Low-Fat
Limited
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Low-FODMAP
Limited
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Low-Sodium
Allowed
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Mediterranean
Not Allowed
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Paleo
Not Allowed
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Pescatarian
Allowed
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Raw-Food
Not Allowed
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Sugar-Free
Not Allowed
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Vegan
Allowed
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Vegetarian
Allowed
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Whole-Food
Not Allowed
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Whole30
Not Allowed
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