Frozen novelties, ice cream type, vanilla ice cream, light, no sugar added, chocolate coated
Whole food · Sweets
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A light, no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream bar enrobed in a crisp chocolate shell, offering a classic frozen treat with a significantly reduced calorie footprint. The texture is creamy inside with a satisfying snap from the coating. Nutritionally, it provides a moderate protein boost from dairy while keeping added sugars low.
Calorie split: 12% protein · 47% carbs · 41% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the nostalgic, indulgent combination of creamy vanilla and a hard chocolate shell, which feels like a special treat without the full sugar load. It's a go-to for a controlled, satisfying dessert.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The sugar alcohols or alternative sweeteners used for 'no sugar added' can cause digestive discomfort (like bloating) in some individuals if consumed in large quantities. To mitigate, start with a small portion to assess tolerance and enjoy it slowly. The chocolate coating also adds saturated fat, so mindful portioning is key.
Key benefits
- Lower calorie option (221 kcal per 100g) vs. standard coated ice cream bars.
- Contains 6.4g of protein per 100g from dairy ingredients.
- No added sugar, using alternative sweeteners.
- Provides calcium and some micronutrients from milk.
- Convenient, pre-portioned single-serving format.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'light' designation in the US typically means the product has at least 25% fewer calories than the standard version it's compared to.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 56.2 g |
| Energy | 221 kcal |
| Energy | 924 kj |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.1 g |
| Ash | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.80 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 222 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.29 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 173 mg |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 104 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.82 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.08 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 0.17 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 29.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.49 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 19.0 ug |
| Retinol | 15.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 44.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 123 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 7.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 3.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 32.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.24 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.76 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.0 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg |
FAQ
What does 'no sugar added' mean for this ice cream?
It means no sucrose (table sugar) is added during manufacturing. The sweetness comes from the natural lactose in milk and/or sugar alcohols or other non-nutritive sweeteners. It is not necessarily low-carb or sugar-free.
How does the protein content compare to regular ice cream?
At 6.4g per 100g, this light version often has a slightly higher protein percentage than standard vanilla ice cream (which averages ~3.5-5g per 100g), as it may use more milk solids or protein concentrates to improve texture with less fat.
Is the chocolate coating dairy-free?
Almost certainly not. The coating is typically made with cocoa butter, sugar, and milk ingredients (like milk fat or milk solids) to create a classic milk chocolate flavor that pairs with the vanilla ice cream.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.21 kcal/g · 12% calories from protein · 0.8 g fiber · 8.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.34 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.