Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream is a popular frozen dessert that combines creamy vanilla or chocolate ice cream with chunks of peanut butter cups, often featuring a peanut butter swirl. It's a beloved flavor in American ice cream parlors and grocery stores, blending the rich, salty-sweet taste of peanut butter with smooth, cold ice cream.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This ice cream is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from sugar, cream, and peanut butter, with a moderate amount of protein from the nuts. A typical half-cup serving contains around 250-350 calories, providing calcium and some iron, but it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern twist on classic American flavors, reflecting the country's love for peanut butter and chocolate combinations. Nutritionally, the peanut butter adds a source of plant-based protein and healthy fats, though the overall dessert remains a calorie-dense indulgence.
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