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Almonds, chocolate, and creamy ice cream; energy and sweet treat
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Almond Chocolate Ice Cream (80 g) has 208 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Almond Chocolate Ice Cream combines creamy chocolate ice cream with pieces of almond. It is a familiar flavour rather than a dish tied to one particular place, and is sold by ice-cream shops and in tubs for home. The chocolate brings a rich, sweet taste, while the almonds add a lightly toasted flavour and a crisp contrast to the smooth base.
Around the world, it is commonly served in a cone or bowl as a treat or dessert, sometimes with extra chocolate shavings or alongside fruit. It is an energy-dense sweet with some fat and a little fibre from the almonds. A modest scoop makes an easy dessert; pair it with fresh berries or sliced fruit for a brighter finish.
Selected: 100 g
260
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 6% · Fat 52%
Vitamins
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin E
1.2mg · 8% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 260 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
Almond Chocolate Ice Cream is typically made with a dairy-based ice-cream mixture, chocolate or cocoa, sugar, and chopped almonds. Some versions use toasted almonds for a more pronounced nutty flavour and extra crunch.
To make Almond Chocolate Ice Cream, mix a cooled chocolate-and-cream base with chopped almonds, then churn it in an ice-cream maker or freeze it while stirring periodically. Adding the almonds near the end helps keep them evenly distributed.
Dark or semisweet chocolate works well in Almond Chocolate Ice Cream because its cocoa flavour balances the sweet, creamy base and toasted almonds. Milk chocolate makes the result sweeter and milder, so you may want to adjust the added sugar.
Toast the almonds first, let them cool completely, and fold them into Almond Chocolate Ice Cream near the end of churning or freezing. Store the ice cream in a tightly sealed container; moisture and repeated softening can make the pieces less crisp.
Yes. Freeze the chocolate base in a covered container and stir it thoroughly every so often as it firms up, then mix in the almonds near the end. The result may be a little less airy than churned Almond Chocolate Ice Cream.
Almond Chocolate Ice Cream pairs especially well with warm brownies, chocolate cake, or fruit such as strawberries and raspberries. The contrast between a warm dessert and a cold scoop works nicely; toasted almond pieces can echo the flavour already in the ice cream.
Almond Chocolate Ice Cream can become icy when it repeatedly softens and refreezes or when air reaches its surface. Keep it in a sealed container in a consistently cold part of the freezer, rather than in the door where temperatures fluctuate more.
Only refreeze Almond Chocolate Ice Cream if it is still very cold and partly frozen. If it has fully melted or sat at room temperature, discard it rather than refreezing; refreezing also tends to make the texture grainy or icy.
Yes, Almond Chocolate Ice Cream may contain a small amount of caffeine from cocoa or chocolate. The amount varies with the chocolate used, but it is generally far less than in a typical cup of coffee.
No, do not give dogs Almond Chocolate Ice Cream. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs, and the dairy and rich ingredients may also upset their stomachs; contact a veterinarian promptly if your dog has eaten chocolate ice cream.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.