McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae

McDonald's hot fudge sundae with text "330 calories."

The hot fudge sundae from McDonald’s is made with reduced fat vanilla ice cream and hot fudge topping.

One sundae has 330 calories, 10 grams fat, 51 grams carbohydrates, and 8 grams protein.

Read this detailed guide for a review of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in McDonald’s hot fudge sundae. Don’t miss the section below on Total Sugars.

Hot Fudge Sundae Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one hot fudge sundae.

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in the sweet treat contributes to a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Use %DV to compare and balance food choices.

As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s hot fudge sundae is high in saturated fat and added sugars.

Serving size: 1 Sundae

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

36%

Sodium

7%

MED

Added Sugars

71%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 330 calories in one serving of McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 90 calories from fat
  • 205 calories from total carbs
  • 35 calories from protein

The highest proportion of total calories (62%) is derived from carbohydrates, which includes sugars. Dietary fats make up another about 27% of the total calories, and the remaining 11% is from protein.

McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
27%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
62%
CALORIES FROM Protein
11%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Calories may vary as a result of how the treat is prepared.

Vanilla with hot fudge treat and chart of calories by macronutrient.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 330 CALORIES

  • Run 40 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Golf (with cart) 1 hour 20 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Compare the nutrition facts and ingredients in chocolate milkshake from McDonald’s menu or a take-home scoop of Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. Check the amount of saturated fat and added sugars to determine if the options are a good fit for your diet.

McDonald's hot fudge sundae with text "330 calories."
There are 330 calories in one hot fudge sundae.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Hot Fudge Sundae

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

330

%DV

Total Fat

10g

12%

Saturated Fat

7g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

25mg

8%

Sodium

170mg

7%

Carbohydrates

51g

19%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

44g

Added Sugars

36g

Protein

8g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Dietary Fat

One McDonald’s hot fudge sundae has 10 grams of total fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

According to the FDA, “saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.”

Total Sugars

It’s important to note that one serving of the ice cream topped with hot fudge syrup contains 44 grams of total sugars, including 36 grams of added sugars. That is high.

SUMMARY OF TOTAL SUGARS PER SERVING

  • 175 calories from total sugars
  • 53% of total calories
  • Ingredients include sugar and corn syrup
McDonald's fast food restaurant hot fudge sundae with list of ingredients.

Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients and Allergens

There are two main ingredients in McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae dessert: reduced-fat vanilla ice cream and the hot fudge syrup topping.

Here is the complete list of ingredients in the ice cream and topping.

Ingredients

Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream

Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate

Hot Fudge Topping

Sugar, Water, Nonfat Milk, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Corn Syrup, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), and Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids.

Lecithin is a food additive commonly used as an emulsifier to help prevent ingredients from separating. Soy Lecithin is extracted from soybeans and composed of choline, fatty acids and phospholipids.

You will find soy lecithin (and other emulsifiers) in mayonnaise, salad dressings, soups, and sauces, among other processed foods.

Allergens

Ingredients in the hot fudge sundae include both milk and soy.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Food product images courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs created by Nutrition & Ingredients for the purposes of research and commentary related to fast food reviews.

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