Crumbled topping for ice cream sundaes
Crumbled topping for ice cream sundaes is a crunchy, textural garnish typically made from crushed cookies, nuts, or candy pieces. Common ingredients include crushed graham crackers, chocolate cookies, toffee bits, or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. It's a staple in American dessert culture, designed to add contrast to soft ice cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost from sugars and fats, along with small amounts of minerals like magnesium and iron from nuts or fortified ingredients, and contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 85 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 mcg |
Per 1/4 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the American love for 'texture contrast' in desserts, turning a simple treat into a multi-sensory experience. Nutritionally, when made with nuts, it can add heart-healthy unsaturated fats and fiber to an otherwise sugary dessert.
