Crumbled over vanilla ice cream sundaes
Crumbled over vanilla ice cream sundaes is a dessert topping made from baked, buttery, and sweet crumbs, often containing oats, flour, sugar, and butter. It adds a crunchy, textural contrast to the smooth, creamy ice cream and is a popular way to elevate a simple sundae.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to its sugar and butter content, with a modest amount of protein from any oats or nuts used. A generous serving can add roughly 150-250 calories to the dessert.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The crumble topping provides a delightful textural contrast known as 'mouthfeel,' which is a key element in food enjoyment. Nutritionally, it transforms a simple dessert into a more complex treat, though it significantly increases the overall calorie and sugar content.
