Good Humor Ice Cream Bar

The Good Humor Ice Cream Bar is a classic American frozen treat, typically consisting of a creamy vanilla ice cream center on a wooden stick, coated in a crisp chocolate shell. It was popularized by the Good Humor company, which pioneered the concept of ice cream sold from trucks in the early 20th century.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a dessert, it is high in fat and added sugars, with a modest amount of protein from the dairy. A single bar generally contains around 150-200 calories, providing a quick source of energy primarily from carbohydrates and fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	19 g
Sodium	55 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	15 IU
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg

Per 1 bar (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Good Humor truck is an iconic symbol of American summertime and nostalgia, often associated with a distinctive jingle. Nutritionally, its unique 'crunch' comes from a coating that hardens upon contact with the cold ice cream, a simple yet effective food science trick.