USDA food category

Sweets

According to USDA FoodData Central (data refreshed September 2026), sweets entries carry the FDA-required nutrition facts panel, ingredient list, and allergen disclosure verbatim from the source label.

10
Foods (page 8)
330
Avg kcal / 100gmoderate density
5.0g
Avg proteingood source · 10% DV

Showing 351–360 foods · Page 8

Most calorie-dense sweets

Calories per 100 g across the foods on this page

  1. 1 Topping, SMUCKER'S MAGIC SHELL 609 kcal
  2. 2 Toppings, nuts in syrup 448 kcal
  3. 3 Toppings, marshmallow cream 322 kcal
  4. 4 Syrups, table blends 291 kcal
  5. 5 Syrups, table blends 265 kcal
  6. 6 Syrups, table blends 265 kcal
  7. 7 Toppings, strawberry 254 kcal
  8. 8 Toppings, pineapple 253 kcal
  9. 9 Toppings, butterscotch or caramel 216 kcal
  10. 10 Syrups, table blends 165 kcal
kcal / 100g Source: USDA FoodData Central (page 8)
Name Calories Protein Fat Carbs

→ Compare the first three sweets foods side-by-side

Syrups, table blends, pancake, reduced-calorie

Whole Food
165 cal
P: 0.0gF: 0.0gC: 44.5g

Syrups, table blends, pancake, with 2% maple

Whole Food
265 cal
P: 0.0gF: 0.1gC: 69.6g

Syrups, table blends, pancake, with 2% maple, with added potassium

Whole Food
265 cal
P: 0.0gF: 0.1gC: 69.6g

Syrups, table blends, pancake, with butter

Whole Food
291 cal
P: 0.0gF: 0.1gC: 72.4g

Topping, Smucker's Magic Shell

Whole Food
609 cal
P: 2.9gF: 44.1gC: 50.1g

Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

Whole Food
216 cal
P: 1.2gF: 0.0gC: 57.0g

Toppings, marshmallow cream

Whole Food
322 cal
P: 0.8gF: 0.3gC: 79.0g

Toppings, nuts in syrup

Whole Food
448 cal
P: 4.5gF: 22.0gC: 58.1g

Toppings, pineapple

Whole Food
253 cal
P: 0.1gF: 0.1gC: 66.4g

Toppings, strawberry

Whole Food
254 cal
P: 0.2gF: 0.1gC: 66.3g
← Previous Page 8

Primary source data

USDA FoodData Central → FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition → Dietary Guidelines for Americans →

Source: USDA FoodData Central — food_categories taxonomy.
Source: Per-food nutrient values from USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-submitted label data.

Read our methodology for how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Key takeaways

  • Within Sweets, Topping is the most calorie-dense item on this page at 609 cal per 100g, while Syrups is the lightest at 165 cal -- a reminder that "category" alone doesn't tell you much about any single food.
  • By average calorie density, sweets ranks 5th of 25 USDA food groups -- see how it compares to every other group. Browse all categories
  • Sort the table above by protein, fat, or carbs to find the specific foods in this category that best match your own targets.