Royal icing
Royal icing provides 364 kcal per 100 g, with 84.9 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 54% 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 Baking decorations category. Contains: eggs.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (33 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | 120 kcal | 384 −5% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.9 g | 29 g | 11% | 67.7 +30% |
| Total sugars | 84.9 g | 28 g | 55.3 +54% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 −41% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Very low sodium
- 32 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, water, dried egg white, glycerine, corn flour, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavor, citric acid, titanium dioxide (color).
- Allergens
- Eggs
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
European Union
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (33 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070896217684
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Royal icing?
Royal icing contains 364 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (33 g)).
How much sugar is in Royal icing?
Royal icing has 84.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Royal icing 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.
Is Royal icing vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Royal icing contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Royal icing contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Titanium dioxide (E171). The EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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