Frozen Mocha Parfait
Frozen Mocha Parfait is a chilled, layered dessert that combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with a creamy, ice cream-like texture. It typically features layers of chocolate or coffee-flavored ice cream, whipped cream, and sometimes crushed cookies or fudge sauce. While its exact origins are unclear, it's a popular treat in American diners and dessert parlors, often served in a tall glass.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in both carbohydrates (primarily from sugar) and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from dairy. A typical serving provides a significant amount of calcium and phosphorus, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 parfait (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the parfait format is a classic American dessert presentation, while the mocha flavor profile reflects the global popularity of combining coffee and chocolate. Nutritionally, it's an indulgent treat where the coffee component may offer a small, temporary alertness boost alongside the energy from sugar and fat.
