McDonald's

Hot Caramel Sundae

Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian

380

Calories

Protein

51g

Carbs

160mg

Sodium

Allergens

Milk

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A satisfying portion

Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it

How many are you thinking?

1 × 380 cal = 380 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

Sodium160mg

30%

Sat Fat6g

88%

Sugar44g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

6g8%

Saturated Fat

6g30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

30mg10%

Sodium

160mg7%

Total Carbohydrates

51g19%

Dietary Fiber

1g4%

Total Sugars

44g

Protein

9g18%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

42.1 mg/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.6 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

11.6 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

380 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.3 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.4 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream

Milk, Sugar, Cream, Nonfat Milk Solids, Corn Syrup Solids, Mono- and Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Disodium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate. CONTAINS: MILK.

Hot Caramel Topping

Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Water, Disodium Phosphate, Pectin, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Artificial Flavors (Vanillin, Ethyl Vanillin). CONTAINS: MILK.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae healthy?

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae?

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae has 380 calories, with 9g protein, 51g carbs, 44g sugar, and 160mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae?

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae is made from 2 components: Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream, Hot Caramel Topping. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with McDonald's if you have celiac disease.

Is the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae vegetarian or vegan?

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at McDonald's.

Does the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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