Ice cream sandwich
FDC 172226serving (70 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 25 · -10 vs Dairy & eggs medianThe ice cream sandwich scores 25 of 100, a Low band finish that ranks 41st of 60 in Dairy & eggs, well below the category's median score of 35. It offers a modest 10% DV of vitamin A, a small nutritional note in an otherwise dessert driven profile.
This is a freezer aisle treat, two chocolate wafers around a vanilla ice cream filling, eaten straight from the wrapper as a single serving dessert. One serving (70 g) carries 18.6 g of sugar per 100 g, high enough to flag, and light ice cream options like the Creamsicle bar score higher in the same category if a lighter dessert is the goal.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 19 g | |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 86 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 13 g | |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172226Original 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
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Light ice cream, CreamsicleDensity 27 vs 25Cheese, camembertDensity 29 vs 25Cheese, fontinaDensity 29 vs 25Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
An ice cream sandwich pairs a slab of vanilla or chocolate ice cream between two thin, soft chocolate wafer cookies, designed to be eaten by hand straight from the freezer. The wafers stay slightly chewy even when frozen, which is part of the appeal, and the whole thing softens fast at room temperature, so it is usually eaten within a few minutes of unwrapping. It works as a simple after-dinner treat on its own, or can be sliced and layered into an ice cream cake, or crumbled over a sundae for extra texture.
A single 70 g sandwich runs about 166 calories, with 18.6 g sugar and 8.57 g fat per 100 g, alongside a modest 10% of the daily vitamin A value. Sodium is comparatively low at 129 mg per 100 g, which is the trait flagged for this food. Keep ice cream sandwiches in the coldest part of the freezer, ideally toward the back where temperature swings are smaller, since repeated softening and refreezing near the door can change the texture of both the filling and the wafers.
Frequently asked questions about ice cream sandwich
How many calories are in an ice cream sandwich?
A 70 g sandwich has about 166 calories, based on 237 calories per 100 g.
Is an ice cream sandwich low in sodium?
Yes, it contains 129 mg sodium per 100 g, which is relatively low.
How should ice cream sandwiches be stored?
Keep them in the coldest part of the freezer and eat them soon after unwrapping since they soften quickly at room temperature.