Palm Sugar
Also known as: coconut sugar, gula merah, gula jawa, gula aren, Indonesian brown sugar
100 g of Palm Sugar equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 7.1 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 21 tsp |
| Cup | 0.45 cup |
| Milliliter | 108 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Palm Sugar
1 tbsp Palm Sugar = 14 g
Measuring Tips
Sold in solid blocks (60 g each typically). For measuring: shave, grate, or melt with a splash of water first. Different from Western brown sugar — palm sugar comes from coconut/palm tree sap, not refined sugar with molasses.
Common Uses
- kolak
- rendang
- peanut sauce
- Southeast Asian desserts
- iced drinks
Storage
Airtight container at room temperature. Reheat briefly to soften if hardened.
Popular Palm Sugar Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori380
- protein1.7
- lemak0.7
- karbohidrat76
- gula70
- natrium mg30
- kalium mg1050
- kalsium mg75
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?▾
1 tablespoon of palm sugar ≈ 14 grams, based on density 0.93 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 4.7 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 220 g.
How can I measure palm sugar accurately without a scale?▾
Sold in solid blocks (60 g each typically). For measuring: shave, grate, or melt with a splash of water first. Different from Western brown sugar — palm sugar comes from coconut/palm tree sap, not refined sugar with molasses.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of palm sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.93 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store palm sugar?▾
Airtight container at room temperature. Reheat briefly to soften if hardened.
What is Palm Sugar typically used for?▾
Palm Sugar is commonly used in: kolak, rendang, peanut sauce, Southeast Asian desserts, and more. Because its density is 0.93 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?▾
1 tbsp of palm sugar (~14 g) contains about 53 calories. Per 100 g: 380 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.