How Many Calories Are In Brownies?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2" square
Calories 290	(1212kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 13g	20%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	18%
Trans Fat 0.5g	<1%
Cholesterol 10g	3%
Sodium 150mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 3g	0%
Calcium	0%
Potassium 0mg	0%

Mmmmmm, brownies. What more can be said about this dense chocolate-y treat? It’s bite-size, made with chocolate and goes great with ice cream…at least according to me.

But brownies are also considered a major no-no for anyone trying to lose weight. Made with cocoa, eggs, brown sugar, fudge, nuts and chocolate chips, brownies can quickly become more treat than you bargained for.

Read more to find out how many calories are in brownies.

Major Nutrients Found In Brownies

The calories in one small 2-inch brownie is 290 calories, which is a lot considering the tiny stature of brownies. The good news is that you can enjoy a brownie when you enjoy a low calorie dinner.

Other brownie nutrition facts include a tremendous amount of fat, particularly saturated and trans fat, which should be avoided as much as possible for fat loss. Due to the chocolate and sugar that goes into brownies, it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that one brownie has 21 grams of sugar!

Everything else about brownie nutrition facts is pretty enticing; 3% of your daily recommended value of cholesterol and 6% sodium. With healthy amounts of carbs, fiber and sugar you will get some nutritional value, but none that will help achieve weight loss goals.

Storing/Selecting

Choose small brownies that are moist, and if possible with very few mix-ins. Although nuts are healthy, when added to brownies they add unnecessary calories and more fat. Select a small square of brownie for enjoyment without diet stress.

Store brownies covered at room temperature. Store bought and homemade brownies can be stored the same way, however brownies with frosting should be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Eat It With:

Milk is a common beverage served alongside brownies. The creaminess of the milk helps clear the mouth of thick & chocolate-y brownies. If you’re not a fan of milk consider almond milk or water to wash down a bite of yummy goodness.

{This brownies a la mode looks delicious, but how many calories will it cost you?}

Ice cream is a staple in brownies a la mode, but considering the 290 calories already in brownie, this could become your dinner rather than dessert.