Calories in Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat contains 418 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 16 oz (462 g) provides about 1,931 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 418 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 184 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 67.9 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 63.1 g | |
| Protein M | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K M | 13 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.055 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 2.3 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium M | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron M | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium M | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus M | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 34 mg | 0.7% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 35%
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 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars63.1 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat16.2 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat3 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium184 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water15.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| 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 | 7.1 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 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.58 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.18 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 |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 15.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.81 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,748 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| 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, 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 |
| Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe | 341 | 0.44 g | 83.7 g | 0.53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icing, white | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe | 453 | 2.3 g | 71.3 g | 17.5 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled | 446 | 3.3 g | 74.5 g | 15 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES MILKY WAY Brand Bite Size Candies | 463 | 3.3 g | 71.9 g | 18 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar | 456 | 4 g | 71.2 g | 17.2 g |
| Icing, chocolate | 397 | 1.1 g | 63.2 g | 17.6 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES 3 MUSKETEERS Brand Bite Size Candies | 443 | 2.6 g | 75.9 g | 15.2 g |
| Candies, fudge, chocolate, with nuts, prepared-from-recipe | 460 | 4.4 g | 68.2 g | 18.9 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 418 kcal. 1 package, 16 oz (462 g): about 1,931 kcal. 2 tbsp creamy (33 g): about 138 kcal. 0.08 package (38 g): about 159 kcal.
How much protein is in frostings?
Frostings contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 package, 16 oz (462 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in frostings?
Frostings has 67.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 63.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frostings?
Frostings contains 16.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frostings contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), Vitamin K (11% DV) and Vitamin E (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frostings?
100 g contains 184 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frostings have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat has 418 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 169620. 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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