Ice creams, chocolate, rich
Whole food · Sweets
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This is a decadent, dense frozen dessert where deep cocoa notes meet a velvety, slow-melting texture. It boasts a high fat content for a luxurious mouthfeel, delivering a substantial 251 kcal per 100g serving. The rich flavor profile is balanced by a significant 17.35g of sugar, making it a truly indulgent treat.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 32% carbs · 61% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intense, satisfying chocolate flavor and creamy texture that feels like a true luxury. It's a versatile treat, enjoyed on its own, as a base for elaborate sundaes, or paired with warm desserts like brownies and cake.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and saturated fat content can contribute to blood-sugar spikes and may not suit those monitoring calorie or fat intake. A concrete tip is to enjoy a small portion (1/2 cup) and pair it with a source of protein or fiber, like a handful of nuts or a piece of fruit, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Contains a small amount of protein from milk solids
- Can be a source of calcium and phosphorus from dairy ingredients
- Offers a sensory and psychological boost from a beloved comfort food
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The first known chocolate ice cream recipe appeared in a 1692 Neapolitan manuscript, centuries before chocolate as we know it became a common dessert ingredient.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 57.5 g |
| Energy | 251 kcal |
| Energy | 1049 kj |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.0 g |
| Ash | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.90 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 142 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg |
| Potassium, K | 238 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 57.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.64 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.50 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 0.18 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.34 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 5.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 34.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.18 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 201 ug |
| Retinol | 198 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 31.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 713 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 12.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 4.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 120 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.52 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.40 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.45 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.4 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 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 | 60.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Ice creams, vanilla, rich — USDA does not publish this profile for Ice creams.
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g |
| Leucine | 0.30 g |
| Lysine | 0.25 g |
| Methionine | 0.08 g |
| Cystine | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.14 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.65 g |
| Glycine | 0.15 g |
| Proline | 0.34 g |
| Serine | 0.17 g |
FAQ
What makes it 'rich' compared to regular chocolate ice cream?
A 'rich' designation typically indicates a higher butterfat content (often from cream and egg yolks) and lower overrun (air whipped in during churning), resulting in a denser, creamier, and more intensely flavored product.
Is this a good source of antioxidants?
While cocoa contains flavonoids (antioxidants), the amounts in ice cream are modest. The health benefits are outweighed by the high sugar and fat content, so it should be enjoyed as a treat rather than a health food.
How does the nutrition compare to vanilla ice cream?
Rich chocolate ice cream generally has slightly more calories, fat, and sugar than standard vanilla ice cream due to the added cocoa butter and often a denser base. The protein content is similar.
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 2.51 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 0.9 g fiber · 17.4 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: 0.24 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.