Calories in Icing, chocolate
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Icing, chocolate contains 397 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (18 g) provides about 71 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 38% from fat and 1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 397 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.6 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 183 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.2 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 57.7 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.12 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.9 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 79 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 196 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein1.1 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars57.7 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat17.6 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium183 mgin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.28 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water17 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.096 g |
| PUFA 20:4 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 |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 17 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 2 mg |
| Theobromine C | 79 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Icing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icing, white | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostings, chocolate, creamy, ready-to-eat | 397 | 1.1 g | 63.2 g | 17.6 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Caramels, milk chocolate covered | 463 | 4.3 g | 68.5 g | 19.2 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, RAISINETS Chocolate Covered Raisins | 422 | 4.4 g | 71 g | 17 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Midnight Bar | 443 | 3.2 g | 71.2 g | 17.5 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar | 456 | 4 g | 71.2 g | 17.2 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat | 415 | 0.1 g | 67.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES MILKY WAY Brand Bite Size Candies | 463 | 3.3 g | 71.9 g | 18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in icing?
100 g of icing has 397 kcal. 1 tablespoon (18 g): about 71 kcal. 1 cup (290 g): about 1,151 kcal.
How much protein is in icing?
Icing contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.2 g in 1 tablespoon (18 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is above the median (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in icing?
Icing has 63.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 57.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in icing?
Icing contains 17.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does icing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (22% DV) and Vitamin E (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in icing?
100 g contains 183 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710290. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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