The refreshing pleasure of chocolate and fudge ice cream bars appeal to young and old alike. Among the commercial bars, which are the most nutritious options?
10 fudge ice cream bar picks were the subject of our analysis.
Serving size (60 to 80 ml) was used to compare products. Each serving provides:
- Between 70 and 180 calories
- 1 to 13 grams of fat, including 0.5 to 10 grams of saturated fat
- 14 to 22 grams of carbohydrates
- 11 to 16 grams of sugars
- 1 to 4 grams of protein
- 15 to 115 mg of sodium
- 10 to 100 mg of calcium, or 1 to 8% of the Daily Value (DV)
Best options
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Chocolate Fudge Frozen Dairy Dessert Bars Complimentary Credit It’s among the best options. It’s among the lowest in fat (1.5g), saturated fat (1g), and sodium (30mg). It’s also the highest in calcium (100mg) and among the highest in protein (3g) on the test bench. Its sugar content (12g) is below average. This product also has one of the best ingredient lists, with milk at the top of the list and a few gums (carob, guar, and carrageenan) as the only additives.
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nonsense juice bars blue computer menu Another good option. These bars are the lowest in fat (1g) and saturated fat (0.5g), and the highest in protein (3g) and calcium (75mg). They also have less sugar (12g) and sodium (45mg) than average. The ingredient list is fairly simple, with few additives (eg. sodium ascorbate, citric acid, and gum). The presence of encapsulated fish oil among the ingredients provides 0.03g of omega-3 per bar. Beware for people with fish allergies (in this case, anchovies and sardines).
Concessions
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peanut butter candy juice bars blue computer menu: These bars are among the lowest in saturated fat (1g) and sugar (11g). They are also the highest in protein (4g) and the highest in calcium (75mg). Additionally, the ingredient list is simple and short, with a little gum as the only extras. However, these are the highest in sodium (115mg), but their intake is still reasonable.
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Classic Fudge Bars Nestle Hall: It is among the lowest in fat (1.5 g), saturated fat (1 g) and sugars (11 g) in the test bench. It also has less sodium (40 mg) than average. However, it is also among the lowest in protein (1 g) and calcium (40 mg). Unfortunately, the ingredient list contains many additives (eg: various gums, mono- and diglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose) and artificial flavors.
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Original Candy Bars Fudgecycle: These bars are among the lowest in saturated fat (1g) and sugar (11g). They also provide less fat (2g) and sodium (35mg) than average. However, they are among the lowest in protein (1g) and calcium (40mg). Additionally, the ingredient list is long and contains many additives (e.g. various gums, mono- and diglycerides, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 65).
Worst options
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Dairy Free Mocha Almond Frozen Dessert Bars Very delicious They are a less good option. These bars are high in fat (13g) and saturated fat (10g). They are also among the lowest in protein (1g) and the lowest in calcium (10mg). Their sugar content (14g) is above average. However, these are the bars with the lowest sodium content (15mg). Additionally, the ingredient list only lists gum as additives. The presence of coconut oil and cocoa butter among the ingredients contributes to the high fat and saturated fat content of this product.
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Frozen milk candy bars Chapman They’re also among the worst options. They’re among the sweetest options (16 grams), which isn’t surprising since sugar tops the ingredient list. They’re also among the lowest in calcium (40 mg). However, the ingredient list is fairly simple, with few additives (e.g., guar gum, caramel coloring).
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Crazy Candy Bars to choose Complete the lower quality options. These bars have the same amount of sugar as the previous option, 16 grams. Too bad, because their calcium content (75 mg) is among the highest. The ingredient list is long and contains various additives (eg: various gums, mono- and diglycerides, propylene glycol alginate).
In summary
In general, fudge ice cream bars are appealing because they’re low in calories (between 70 and 120 calories for milk-based varieties) and low in fat (2.5 grams or less). They also provide a little calcium and protein. We’d like to see more products that list milk or even dairy at the top of the ingredient list instead of sugar.
Discover my recipe for avocado and chocolate frozen dessert: www.isabellehuot.com/blogs/recettes-et-conseils/dessert-glace-avocat-menthe-et-chocolat-noir.
