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Heart sprinkles Calories
Decorative sugar topping, high in sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Heart sprinkles (10 g) has 40 calories. That works out to 395 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.8 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Heart sprinkles Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
40
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
9.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 1% · Fat 2%
Heart sprinkles nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Heart sprinkles?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 395 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 395 kcal |
Calculated from 395 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heart sprinkles
What are heart sprinkles made of?
Heart sprinkles are small, heart-shaped decorations usually made mainly from sugar and starch, with coloring and sometimes a coating agent. The exact ingredients vary by brand, so the package is the best source for a specific product’s recipe.
How do you get heart sprinkles to stick to a cake?
Add heart sprinkles while the frosting or icing is still soft so the pieces can set into the surface. On a dry cake, dab on a little edible gel or melted chocolate first to give the sprinkles something to adhere to.
Are heart sprinkles edible?
Yes, heart sprinkles sold as cake decorations are intended to be eaten. Check that the package identifies them as edible, since craft decorations shaped like sprinkles may be made for display and not for food.
Can you bake heart sprinkles into cookies?
You can bake heart sprinkles into cookies, but their color or shape may not hold up to oven heat. For a defined heart decoration, add them to the cookie icing after baking; use a product specifically labeled bake-stable if baking them in.
When should you put heart sprinkles on cupcakes?
Put heart sprinkles on cupcakes just after piping the frosting, while it is still tacky. For toppings such as whipped cream that can soften or weep, add the sprinkles shortly before serving so they stay crisp and colorful.
Why do heart sprinkles bleed color onto frosting?
Heart sprinkles can release color when their coating gets wet, especially after prolonged contact with moist frosting. Add them shortly before serving and keep the finished dessert cool and dry to help the colors stay distinct.
Can you make heart sprinkles at home?
Yes, you can make small heart decorations by cutting rolled fondant with a tiny cutter or piping royal icing into heart shapes and letting it dry completely. Homemade decorations may have a different texture and finish from commercial sugar sprinkles.
How should you store heart sprinkles?
Store heart sprinkles in a tightly sealed, dry container away from heat and sunlight. Keep them out of the refrigerator, where condensation can make the pieces sticky or cause their colors to run.
What desserts can you decorate with heart sprinkles?
Heart sprinkles work well on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and chocolate-dipped treats. They stick best to soft toppings such as frosting; for a smooth, dry surface, add a small dab of icing or chocolate first.
Do heart sprinkles expire?
Yes, heart sprinkles can lose quality over time, particularly if moisture gets into the package. Follow the date and storage directions on the package, and discard them if they have clumped, changed color, or developed an unusual smell.
Heart sprinkles Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
3.5mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.5mg · 0% DV
Heart sprinkles Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Heart sprinkles
To burn the 40 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Heart sprinkles?
Heart sprinkles are small, heart-shaped pieces of sugar used to decorate cakes, biscuits and other sweet treats. They are a decorative topping rather than a dish tied to one particular regional cuisine, and are commonly sold for home baking and celebration cakes.
They add a crisp little crunch and a straightforward sugary taste, as well as a festive finish to cupcakes, cookies or iced cakes. Their nutritional profile is mostly sugar and carbohydrate, so a light scatter is usually enough for colour and texture without making the whole dessert overly sweet. Try them on a lightly sweetened cake or use them to finish biscuits for birthdays and other celebrations.
How Nutritious Is Heart sprinkles?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Heart sprinkles Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Heart sprinkles Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Heart sprinkles Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Heart sprinkles Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.