USDA Standard Reference · Fast Foods
McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173301).
- 188
- Calories
- 3.6g
- Protein
- 33.4g
- Carbs
- 4.9g
- Fat
McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae contains 188 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.6g of protein, 4.9g of fat, and 33.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 173301 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Fast Foods" food group. Each 182g serving delivers 188 calories, broken down into 3.6g protein, 4.9g fat, and 33.4g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry alongside 23.5g of total sugars and 80mg of sodium (3% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 8%, fat 23%, and carbohydrates 71% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae qualifies as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Fast Foods" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 188 calories per 100g, McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae gets 8% of its calories from protein , 23% from fat , and 71% from carbohydrates.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
188 kcal = 9% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae compares to Fast Foods
Per 100 g, against the average across all fast foods foods in USDA FoodData Central.
6% Higher in protein than 6% of fast foods on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Fast Foods group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 33.4 G | 0% |
| Energy | 188.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 3.6 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.9 G | 0% |
| Ash | 0.9 G | — |
| Energy | 787.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 0.8 G | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Glucose | 3.0 G | — |
| Lactose | 5.5 G | — |
| Maltose | 1.6 G | — |
| Sucrose | 12.7 G | — |
| Water | 57.3 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, food | 2.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 2.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 127.0 MG | 10% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 0% |
| Potassium, K | 186.0 MG | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 80.0 MG | 3% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 112.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 92.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 307 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 92.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 16.0 MG | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.5 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.3 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.1 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.2 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.4 G | — |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.2 G | — |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0 G | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173301) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.