Before jumping into any diet, it's wise to learn a little bit about its origins. Some diets are built upon solid research and study, and some are faddish, get-rich-quick plans that are often unhealthy and make promises they can't possibly deliver.
One cup of sugar, white or brown, has a points plus value of 22. This info was taken from the Complete Food Companion (copyright 2010), which is available at all participating â¦ Weight Watcher meetings. + 29 others found this useful.
About our Expert. The answer varies depending on the type of sugar: 1 pound granulated sugar = 2 cups. 1 pound brown sugar = 2 1/4 to 2 1/3 cups.