Ice cream cookie sandwich
FDC 172227serving (82 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 23 · -12 vs Dairy & eggs medianIce cream cookie sandwich scores 23 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that ranks it 45th of 60 in the dairy and eggs category, below the group's median. There are no standout vitamins or minerals here; carbohydrate leads the macronutrient profile at 240 calories per 100 g.
This is two cookies pressed around a layer of ice cream, eaten frozen as a handheld dessert. A single wrapped serving is the usual portion. It is high in sugars at 21.3 g per 100 g, and a cheese such as brie sits higher on the same nutrient density scale within the dairy and eggs category if you want a lower-sugar dairy option.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 197 kcal | 10% |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 4.9 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.98 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 17 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172227Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
An ice cream cookie sandwich pairs a layer of ice cream between two soft cookies, usually chocolate, and is sold individually wrapped in the freezer case. It is eaten straight from the wrapper as a handheld dessert, no bowl needed, with the cookie layers acting like edible bread holding the ice cream together, and some versions are rolled in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles along the ice cream edge for extra texture and crunch. The cookies themselves are usually a soft, cake-like chocolate wafer rather than a crisp cookie, chosen specifically because it stays pliable even when frozen solid.
These sandwiches must stay frozen and are best eaten shortly after unwrapping, since the cookie layers soften quickly as the ice cream begins to melt and the sandwich loses its shape. A typical serving is about 82 grams, and per 100 grams the sandwich has 240 calories, 21.3 grams of sugar and 39.6 grams of carbohydrate, mostly from the cookie and ice cream combined, plus 7.4 grams of fat per 100 grams. With 3.7 grams of protein and 1.2 grams of fiber per 100 grams, it is a treat to enjoy on its own rather than a food to build a meal around.
Frequently asked questions about ice cream cookie sandwich
How many calories are in an ice cream cookie sandwich?
It has 240 calories per 100 grams.
How should ice cream cookie sandwiches be stored?
Keep them in the freezer and eat them soon after unwrapping, since the cookie softens as the ice cream melts.
What is an ice cream cookie sandwich made of?
It's a layer of ice cream pressed between two soft cookies, typically chocolate, sometimes rolled in chips or sprinkles along the edge.