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Frosting
Frosting by General Mills provides 417 kcal per 100 g, with 54.2 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 183% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category and comes in a 12 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 tbsp (24 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 100 kcal | 336 +24% | |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 5 g | 6% | 10 +108% |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 3 g | 15% | 5.3 +136% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.3 g | 14 g | 5% | 54.6 +7% |
| Total sugars | 54.2 g | 13 g | 19.1 +183% | |
| Added sugars | 54.2 g | 13 g | 26% | 17.2 +214% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8.7 −100% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 3.9 −93% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1676 Cooking helpers products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2025. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cooking helpers
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, palm oil, water, high maltose corn syrup, corn starch, contains 2% or less of: hydrogenated palm oil, monoglycerides, color added, cellulose gel, salt, polysorbate 80, sodium acid pyrophosphate, cellulose gum, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, freshness preserved by potassium sorbate,
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 2 tbsp (24 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000417779
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frosting?
Frosting contains 417 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (2 tbsp (24 g)).
How much sugar is in Frosting?
Frosting has 54.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Frosting healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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