Foods Highest in Sucrose

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Sugars, granulated ranks #1 of 50 for Sucrose, at 99.8G per 100g.

What These Sucrose Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Sucrose, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. There is no established FDA Daily Value for Sucrose, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Sugars, granulated, delivering 99.8G per 100g. The top three (Sugars, granulated, Sugars, granulated, Sugars, granulated) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Sucrose sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Sugars, granulated 99.8 G -
2 Sugars, granulated 99.8 G -
3 Sugars, granulated 99.8 G -
4 Sugar, turbinado 99.2 G -
5 Sugars, brown 94.6 G -
6 Beverages, Lemonade, powder 74.5 G -
7 Beverages, lemonade-flavor drink, powder 72.2 G -
8 Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder 59.9 G -
9 Syrup, NESTLE, chocolate 59.9 G -
10 Syrup, maple, Canadian 58.9 G -
11 Syrups, maple 58.3 G -
12 Nuts, coconut cream, canned, sweetened 51.5 G -
13 Glutino, Gluten Free Cookies, Vanilla Creme 47.9 G -
14 Glutino, Gluten Free Cookies, Chocolate Vanilla Creme 47.6 G -
15 Cookies, gluten-free, chocolate sandwich, with creme filling 47.6 G -
16 Sweeteners, for baking, contains sugar and sucralose 47.0 G -
17 Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 46.3 G -
18 Cookies, gluten-free, vanilla sandwich, with creme filling 45.4 G -
19 Sweetened condensed milk 44.9 G -
20 Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) 44.6 G -
21 Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with extra creme filling 44.5 G -
22 Sweeteners, for baking, brown, contains sugar and sucralose 44.4 G -
23 Sage Valley, Gluten Free Vanilla Sandwich Cookies 42.9 G -
24 Glutino, Gluten Free Wafers, Lemon Flavored 42.3 G -
25 Cookies, gluten-free, lemon wafer 42.3 G -
26 Dulce de Leche 41.8 G -
27 Cookies, sugar wafers with creme filling, regular 40.6 G -
28 Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 40.0 G -
29 Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll 39.4 G -
30 Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with creme filling, regular 39.0 G -
31 Papaya, canned, heavy syrup, drained 38.4 G -
32 Cake, chocolate, commercially prepared with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 37.1 G -
33 Glutino, Gluten Free Wafers, Milk Chocolate 37.1 G -
34 Cookies, gluten-free, chocolate wafer 37.1 G -
35 Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 36.5 G -
36 Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids 36.4 G -
37 Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, packaged 36.2 G -
38 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, GOLDEN PUFFS 35.5 G -
39 Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat 33.5 G -
40 Cookies, vanilla wafers, higher fat 32.5 G -
41 Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, higher fat, enriched 31.3 G -
42 Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 30.7 G -
43 Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, maple and brown sugar, dry 29.7 G -
44 Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry 29.3 G -
45 Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, sponge 28.9 G -
46 Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 28.0 G -
47 Sweet potato, cooked, candied, home-prepared 26.6 G -
48 Cake, pound, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Panque Casero, home baked style 26.5 G -
49 Keikitos (muffins), Latino bakery item 25.8 G -
50 Cookies, sugar, commercially prepared, regular (includes vanilla) 25.8 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Sucrose?

Sugars, granulated is the food highest in Sucrose, with 99.8G per 100g.

How much Sucrose do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for Sucrose. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of Sucrose?

Top whole food sources of Sucrose include Sugars, granulated, Sugars, granulated, Sugars, granulated, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Sucrose (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.