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Hot Caramel Sundae

The McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae has 330 calories, with 7g protein, 58g carbs, 41g sugar, and 150mg sodium.

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

Vegetarian
330
Calories
7g
Protein
58g
Carbs
150mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 330 cal = 330 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

7%
Sodium150mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
82%
Sugar41g

More sugar than you might expect. Worth knowing!

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
7g9%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg10%
Sodium
150mg7%
Total Carbohydrates
58g21%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
41g
Protein
7g14%

* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
45.5 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.5 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
12.4 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
330 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.1 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%).

What's inside

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 (57/100). 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 330 calories, with 7g protein, 58g carbs, 41g sugar, and 150mg 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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