Light ice cream bar, vanilla, chocolate coated
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A light vanilla ice cream bar enrobed in a crisp chocolate shell, offering a creamy, less-dense texture than traditional ice cream. Its nutritional profile is defined by a moderate calorie count and a significant sugar content for its size, making it a treat rather than a health food.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 32% carbs · 62% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the classic, comforting combination of sweet vanilla and rich chocolate, and the convenience of a handheld, no-mess treat that evokes nostalgia for summer and childhood.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The relatively high sugar content (over 10g per 100g) can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts) and practice strict portion control, enjoying it slowly.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a small amount of protein for satiety.
- Can satisfy a sweet craving in a pre-portioned format.
- The chocolate coating adds a satisfying textural contrast.
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💡 Did you know?
The crisp 'snap' of the chocolate shell is achieved through a process called 'enrobing,' where the frozen bar is briefly dipped into tempered chocolate, which instantly hardens upon contact.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 59.8 g |
| Energy | 236 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.50 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 110 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 72.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 163 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.45 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.80 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.36 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 78.0 ug |
| Retinol | 77.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 9.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 2.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 21.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 1.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.77 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 5.4 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 2.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.94 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 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 | 20.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Ice creams, vanilla, rich — USDA does not publish this profile for Light ice cream bar.
| 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
How does it differ from regular ice cream?
It's formulated to have fewer calories and less fat, often using more air (overrun) and sometimes different stabilizers, resulting in a lighter, less creamy texture.
Is the chocolate shell real chocolate?
It's typically a compound chocolate or coating made with cocoa, vegetable fats, and sugar, designed to harden quickly and stay crisp when frozen.
Why is the sugar so high?
Sugar is a key ingredient for texture and to prevent the ice cream from freezing into a solid block of ice, especially in reduced-fat products.
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 2.36 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 0.5 g fiber · 10.4 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: 0.39 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.