Know what’s on your plate
Powdered icing sugar
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 389 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 100 g 36%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 98 g —
- Sodium 2 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 1 mg 0%
- Iron 0.06 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 2 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Powdered sugars389 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar powder396 kcal / 100 g
- Icing sugar393 kcal / 100 g
- White icing sugar382 kcal / 100 g
- Powered sugarbrazil397 kcal / 100 g
- Powdered fructose sugar368 kcal / 100 g
- Glace icinghomemade333 kcal / 100 g
- Fructose powder396 kcal / 100 g
- Granulated white sugar387 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate powdersoluble387 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Powdered icing sugar
How do you make a quick icing with powdered icing sugar?
Stir it into a little water or lemon juice, adding the liquid drop by drop until the icing falls from a spoon in a smooth ribbon. For a thicker drizzle, use less liquid; spread it over completely cool cakes or biscuits.
Why should you sift powdered icing sugar before using it?
It clumps easily, especially after storage, and the lumps can remain in buttercream or show up in a smooth glaze. Push it through a fine sieve before measuring or mixing.
Can you use powdered icing sugar to make buttercream?
Yes. Beat softened butter until pale, then add sifted powdered icing sugar in small batches, beating well between additions. A teaspoon of milk or vanilla can loosen it if it is too stiff.
How do you make royal icing with powdered icing sugar?
Beat it with pasteurised egg white or meringue powder and a little lemon juice until glossy and thick enough to hold a peak. Thin a small portion with water for flooding biscuit surfaces, then leave the icing to dry uncovered.
How should you store powdered icing sugar?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam and strong-smelling foods. If it has formed dry lumps, sift them out; discard it if it smells musty or has become damp.
Can you make powdered icing sugar from granulated sugar?
You can blitz granulated sugar in a clean, completely dry high-powered blender until very fine, pausing so the dust can settle before opening it. Homemade powder may be coarser and can make a less smooth icing than shop-bought icing sugar.
Can you replace powdered icing sugar with caster sugar in icing?
Not directly: caster sugar does not dissolve as readily and can leave a gritty glaze or buttercream. For a smooth icing, use powdered icing sugar; caster sugar is better suited to recipes where it is dissolved or baked.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4319 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
