Ice creams, chocolate
FDC 168809individual (3.5 fl oz) (58 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 16 · +7 vs Sweets medianChocolate ice cream scores 16 of 100, a Low band result, but it actually ranks a respectable 17th of 60 within the sweets category, well above the category's median of 9; vitamin A reaches 13% DV, a good-tier note for a frozen dessert.
It's scooped and eaten straight from the carton or dished into a bowl, with a single 3.5 fl oz serving, 58 g, as the standard portion. The plain caveat is 25.4 g of sugars and 6.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, both typical for the category but worth measuring out rather than free-pouring from the container.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 11% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 25 g | |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 118 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 15 g | |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.41 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
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FDC 168809Original 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 sweets median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Chocolate ice cream is a churned frozen dairy dessert flavored with cocoa, served in scoops from a tub or piped as soft serve. In the kitchen it is endlessly adaptable: scooped into cones and bowls, sandwiched between cookies, floated in root beer, or blended into milkshakes and affogato when you pour hot espresso over a scoop. Bakers also soften and fold it into semifreddo or use it to fill an ice cream cake. The texture is smooth and cold with a dense, creamy body, and the flavor is sweet and cocoa-rich, which pairs naturally with berries, salted nuts, caramel, and a shot of strong coffee that offsets the sweetness.
Portioned as a small 58 g individual cup, it stays a modest treat, and its per 100 g numbers are those of a rich dessert: 216 calories, 28.2 g carbohydrate with 25.4 g sugar, 11 g fat, and 3.8 g protein, plus 13% of the Daily Value for vitamin A. Keeping to a small scoop is the practical way to enjoy it. Store it in the coldest part of the freezer with the lid pressed tight to prevent ice crystals, and let it sit a minute or two before scooping for a cleaner curl. Serve it in small portions, add fresh fruit or nuts for contrast, and pair it with coffee or a tart sauce so the cocoa flavor stays balanced rather than cloying.
Frequently asked questions about ice creams, chocolate
How can I get cleaner scoops?
Let the tub sit at room temperature for a minute or two and press the lid tight during storage to avoid ice crystals.
What pairs well with chocolate ice cream?
Berries, salted nuts, caramel, and strong coffee all balance its sweet, cocoa-rich flavor.
How much sugar does it have?
It contains 25.4 g of sugar per 100 g, typical of a sweet frozen dessert.