McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae

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 the %DV to check if foods contain a low or high level of specific nutrients and find the best options to balance your diet plan.
Serving size: 1 Sundae
330 Calories
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
Saturated Fat |
36% |
HIGH |
Sodium |
7% |
med |
Added Sugars |
71% |
high |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
McDonald’s hot fudge sundae contains 71% of the recommended daily limit of added sugars.
Hot Fudge Sundae Calories
There are 330 calories in McDonald’s Hot Fudge Sundae.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one serving:
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 proteinThe 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 330 CALORIES
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.

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
Added Sugars
General guidance from the U.S. FDA recommends limiting calories from added sugars to no more than 10% of total calories.
To that end, note that one hot fudge sundae contributes over 70% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Sundae
Red indicates a high %DV.
Calories |
330 |
%DV | ||
Total Fat |
10g |
12% |
Saturated Fat |
7g |
36% |
Trans Fat |
0g | |
Cholesterol |
25mg |
8% |
Sodium |
170mg |
7% |
Carbohydrates |
51g |
19% |
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
Total Sugars |
44g | |
Added Sugars |
36g |
71% |
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.
Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
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.
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream
Ingredients:Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, and Vitamin A Palmitate.
Hot Fudge Topping
Ingredients: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.
What is Soy Lecithin?
Lecithin is a food additive commonly used as an emulsifier. Soy Lecithin is extracted from soybeans and composed of choline, fatty acids and phospholipids.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients such as oil and water from separating.
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.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s.