Calories in Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe contains 341 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 recipe yield (327 g) provides about 1,115 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 1% from fat and 0.5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 341 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.53 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 83.7 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 80.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.44 g | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.039 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.051 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.006 mg | 0.4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.05 µg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 30 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc C | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Manganese C | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium C | 1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.5%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.44 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars80.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat0.53 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.27 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water15.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.067 g |
Individual fatty acids (26)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water C | 15.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.11 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,427 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 14 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Frostings
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostings, chocolate, creamy, ready-to-eat | 397 | 1.1 g | 63.2 g | 17.6 g |
| Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with butter Dried or dry | 408 | 1.1 g | 71.8 g | 13.1 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix Dried or dry | 410 | 0.3 g | 93.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix Dried or dry | 371 | 2.3 g | 94.9 g | 0 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine Dried or dry | 413 | 0.34 g | 74.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine Dried or dry | 404 | 1.1 g | 71 g | 12.9 g |
| Frostings, glaze, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe, with butter, NFSMI Recipe No. C-32 | 359 | 1.4 g | 72.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Frostings, coconut-nut, ready-to-eat | 433 | 1.5 g | 52.7 g | 24 g |
| Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat | 415 | 0.1 g | 67.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix Dried or dry | 389 | 1.3 g | 92 g | 5.2 g |
| Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water Dried or dry | 244 | 1.5 g | 62.6 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 304 | 0.3 g | 82.4 g | 0 g |
| Candies, divinity, prepared-from-recipe | 364 | 1.3 g | 89.1 g | 0.06 g |
| Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets | 365 | 2.2 g | 89.1 g | 0 g |
| Sweeteners, tabletop, sucralose, SPLENDA packets | 336 | 0 g | 91.2 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, corn, dark | 286 | 0 g | 77.6 g | 0 g |
| Candies, butterscotch | 391 | 0.03 g | 90.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Cookie, meringue | 350 | 5.7 g | 81.3 g | 0.26 g |
| Candies, fudge, vanilla, prepared-from-recipe | 383 | 1.1 g | 82.2 g | 5.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frostings?
100 g of frostings has 341 kcal. 1 recipe yield (327 g): about 1,115 kcal.
How much protein is in frostings?
Frostings contains 0.44 g of protein per 100 g (0.9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 recipe yield (327 g). About 0.5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in frostings?
Frostings has 83.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 80.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frostings?
Frostings contains 0.53 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.27 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in frostings?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frostings have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe has 341 kcal, while frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with butter has 408 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169668. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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