Icing, fondant, homemade

Fondant icing is a sugar-based mixture used to cover or decorate cakes and other baked foods. The figures here describe homemade fondant icing prepared from a recipe. Per 100g, it provides 90g of carbohydrate, including 89g of sugars, and 1463 kJ of energy. It contains only trace amounts of fat and fibre, with little protein.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. The high sugar content of fondant icing is relevant for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Frequent consumption of foods containing sugar can contribute to tooth decay. The nutritional content of homemade icing can vary with the recipe used. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.