Buttercream Icing

Buttercream Icing

Everyday

Buttercream icing is a rich, creamy confection made primarily from butter and powdered sugar that serves as the classic frosting for cakes and cupcakes. This versatile topping can be prepared in several styles, including American, French, and Swiss varieties, each with distinct preparation methods and textures. Due to its high butter and sugar content, buttercream is notably calorie-dense and should be stored refrigerated, though it's best served at room temperature for optimal spreadability.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 13 calories, 0g protein, 2g carbs, and 1g fat.

Calorie Burn

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1 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (15 g)
Amount per serving
Calories13
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.8g
1%
Saturated Fat0.5g
2%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.2g
Cholesterol2mg
1%
Sodium2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate2g
1%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars1g
3%
Protein0.0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium1mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium2mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
2 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
1 / 50 g
3%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
2 / 300 g
1%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
1%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
35 / 800 mcg
4%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
1 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
1 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
2 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
2 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
2 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
1 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

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