Ice cream bar, covered with chocolate and nuts
FDC 171305
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 16 · -19 vs Dairy & eggs medianThis chocolate-and-nut-coated ice cream bar lands at 16 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that places it at rank 52 of 60 within Dairy & eggs. The chocolate coating and chopped nuts don't add much beyond fat and sugar, but the dairy base still carries a respectable 11% DV of protein, the only nutrient here that stands out on a per-calorie basis.
It's a freezer-case treat eaten straight from the wrapper as an occasional dessert rather than an everyday dairy staple, and at 303 calories per 100 g a couple of bars add up fast. The coating pushes saturated fat to 15.9 g per 100 g, a level worth watching if you're minding that intake; shoppers wanting a lighter dairy pick from the same list might consider a cream cheese based spread instead.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 303 kcal | 15% |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 61 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171305Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
A chocolate-and-nut ice cream bar is a novelty freezer treat: vanilla or chocolate ice cream molded on a stick, dipped in a thin chocolate shell, then rolled in chopped peanuts or almonds before the coating sets. The appeal is contrast, a crisp, crackly shell and crunchy nuts around a cold, creamy center. It shows up at ice cream trucks, gas station freezers, and backyard cookouts, eaten straight from the wrapper with no prep beyond unwrapping it. Some versions use a fudge-style coating instead of a hard chocolate shell, which softens slightly as it melts against the ice cream.
Keep these bars solid in the freezer and resist letting one soften and go back in, since melting and refreezing creates large ice crystals and a grainy, less pleasant bite; a cracked or frosty-looking wrapper is usually a sign of freezer burn from temperature swings. Nutritionally, one bar per 100 grams runs 303 calories with 25.8 grams of fat and 10.8 grams of sugar, numbers typical of a coated frozen dessert rather than a light snack. The 5.62 grams of protein per 100 grams, about 11% of the Daily Value, comes mainly from the milk base and the nuts in the coating. Sodium is comparatively modest at 56 milligrams per 100 grams, so a single bar works as a portion-controlled way to have a frozen treat without opening a full tub of ice cream, best kept as an occasional dessert rather than a daily habit given the sugar and fat content.
Frequently asked questions about ice cream bar
How many calories are in an ice cream bar covered with chocolate and nuts?
Per 100 grams it has 303 calories, along with 25.8 grams of fat and 10.8 grams of sugar.
How should chocolate-covered ice cream bars be stored?
Keep them solid in the freezer and avoid letting them soften and refreeze, which leads to icy texture and freezer burn.
Is this ice cream bar a source of protein?
It has 5.62 grams of protein per 100 grams, about 11% of the Daily Value, coming mainly from the milk and nuts in the coating.