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Dense blended frozen-custard dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Concrete ice cream (170 g) has 384 calories. That works out to 226 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.3 g of carbs, 7.1 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 170 g
384
KCAL / 170G
Carbs
48.3g
· 18% DV
Protein
7.1g
· 14% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 7% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 10.71 g | 54% |
| Trans fat | 0.51 g | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 170 g | 384 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 190 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 255 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 340 g | 768 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 450 g | 1017 kcal |
Calculated from 226 calories per 100 g.
Concrete ice cream is a very thick frozen-custard dessert blended with mix-ins such as cookies, candy, or fruit. It is usually eaten with a spoon and is much less drinkable than a milkshake.
The name refers to its dense consistency: a well-made serving is thick enough to be turned upside down without falling out of the cup. That upside-down presentation is a familiar part of the dessert’s appeal.
No. Frozen custard is the egg-yolk-based frozen dessert used as the base; concrete ice cream is frozen custard blended with mix-ins until thick. The terms describe related things, but not the same preparation.
Concrete ice cream is closely associated with St. Louis, Missouri, and its frozen-custard shops. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard helped make the name and the thick, mix-in-filled style especially famous.
Its thickness comes from using dense frozen custard and blending in the additions without turning the dessert into a drink. It is served immediately, before it has time to soften much.
Common mix-ins include chocolate, cookies, candy, nuts, and fruit. They are blended directly into the frozen custard, so the additions are spread throughout rather than simply placed on top.
Concrete ice cream is a spoonable frozen-custard dessert with a dense texture, while a milkshake is blended with enough liquid to drink through a straw. Concrete ice cream also commonly contains mix-ins throughout.
Yes. Blend firm frozen custard or ice cream briefly with your chosen mix-ins, stopping as soon as they are distributed. Blending for too long warms and loosens the dessert, making it less like a concrete.
No, turning the cup upside down is a customary show of how thick the concrete is, not a requirement. It should still be served promptly, since even a dense frozen dessert softens as it warms.
Yes. Put leftovers in a covered freezer-safe container, but expect the texture to become firmer and less freshly blended. Let it soften briefly before eating, rather than blending it for a long time.
Vitamins
B12
0.71µg · 30% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
Vitamin A
156.4µg · 17% DV
B5
0.65mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
184mg · 26% DV
Calcium
218mg · 22% DV
Iodine
31µg · 21% DV
Selenium
6.46µg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
Sodium
150mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Concrete ice cream is a St. Louis specialty made by blending thick frozen custard with mix-ins such as sweets, fruit or nuts. Its name refers to the unusually firm texture: it is thick enough to hold its shape rather than melting into a soft, runny dessert. It is frozen custard, not simply a name for ordinary scooped ice cream.
In St. Louis, it is commonly served in a cup and eaten with a spoon, with the chosen toppings blended throughout. Elsewhere, it makes a rich treat to share or enjoy in a small portion after a meal. The custard and add-ins make it energy-dense, so fruit or a smaller serving can balance its sweetness.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.71g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.