Calories in Topping, butterscotch or caramel
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
This record duplicates Toppings, butterscotch or caramel from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Topping, butterscotch or caramel contains 216 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in jams, syrups, toppings on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
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 | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 341 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 57 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.18 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 6.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 66 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 1.3 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 98%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.37 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars57 gabove the median for jams, syrups, toppings (median 45.7 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 0.01 g)
- Sodium341 mgin the top quarter of jams, syrups, toppings (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.56 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.6 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 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 | 0 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 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 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 | 19 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 40.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Topping
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topping, SMUCKER'S MAGIC SHELL | 609 | 2.9 g | 50.1 g | 44.1 g |
| Topping, chocolate | 350 | 4.6 g | 62.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Topping, fruit | 254 | 0.2 g | 66.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Topping, marshmallow | 322 | 0.8 g | 79 g | 0.3 g |
| Topping, nuts and syrup | 448 | 4.5 g | 58.1 g | 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toppings, butterscotch or caramel | 216 | 1.2 g | 57 g | 0 g |
| Caramel dip, light | 216 | 1.2 g | 57 g | 0 g |
| Marmalade, orange | 246 | 0.3 g | 66.3 g | 0 g |
| Marmalade | 246 | 0.3 g | 66.3 g | 0 g |
| Syrups, maple | 260 | 0.04 g | 67 g | 0.06 g |
| Syrup, NESTLE, chocolate | 269 | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 g |
| Chocolate syrup | 269 | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 g |
| Syrup, maple, Canadian | 270 | 0 g | 67.4 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in topping?
100 g of topping has 216 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 43 kcal. 1 cup (320 g): about 691 kcal.
How much protein is in topping?
Topping contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.24 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other jams, syrups, toppings, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.37 g).
How many carbs are in topping?
Topping has 57 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 57 g of sugars.
How much fat is in topping?
Topping contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in topping?
100 g contains 341 mg of sodium, 15% 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 2710284. 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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