Calories in
dessert topping, powdered
577 kcal per 100 g Dessert topping, powdered contains 577 calories per 100 grams, or about 248 calories per 1.5 oz. Per 100 g it provides 4.9 g protein, 52.5 g carbohydrate and 39.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 36% carbohydrate, 3% protein, 61% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz | 43.0 g | 248 | 2.1 g | 22.6 g | 17.2 g |
| 1 portion, amount to make 1 tbsp | 1.3 g | 8 | 0.1 g | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 1.5 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1.5 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 577 kcal | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 2.1 g |
| Total fat | 39.9 g | 17.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 36.7 g | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 22.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 52.5 g | 22.6 g |
| Sodium | 122.0 mg | 52.5 mg |
| Potassium | 166.0 mg | 71.4 mg |
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | 7.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 1.5 g | 0.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170865). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How dessert topping, powdered compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, dessert topping, powdered ranks 7 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 87% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 1.5 oz (248 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 51 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in dessert topping, powdered?
Dessert topping, powdered contains 577 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 248 calories per 1.5 oz. It also provides 4.9 g of protein, 52.5 g of carbohydrate and 39.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of dessert topping, powdered?
By calories, dessert topping, powdered is roughly 36% carbohydrate, 3% protein and 61% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 1.5 oz?
About 51 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the dessert topping, powdered I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Dessert topping, powdered". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.