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Rich, creamy chocolate ice cream
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Couverture Chocolate Ice Cream has 245 calories. It contains 29.8 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 12.7 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
245
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
29.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.7g
· 16% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 7% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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) | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 70 g | 172 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 190 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 500 g | 1225 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Couverture chocolate ice cream gets its chocolate flavour from couverture chocolate, which is formulated with a relatively high proportion of cocoa butter. That can give it a richer, silkier mouthfeel than ice cream flavoured mainly with cocoa powder.
Yes, it is made with couverture chocolate rather than relying only on cocoa powder for its chocolate flavour. Recipes differ, so the intensity and sweetness depend on whether the couverture is dark, milk or another variety.
Melt couverture chocolate gently, let it cool, then blend it into a prepared ice-cream base. Churn the mixture in an ice-cream maker, or freeze it while stirring regularly to help keep the texture smooth.
Yes. Freeze the ice-cream mixture in a covered container and stir it thoroughly at intervals as it firms up. This breaks up forming ice crystals and gives the couverture chocolate ice cream a smoother texture.
Choose dark couverture for a bolder, less sweet chocolate flavour, or milk couverture for a sweeter, milder result. The chocolate's flavour carries through into the ice cream, so use one you enjoy eating on its own.
Homemade couverture chocolate ice cream can turn icy when it freezes slowly, is not stirred or churned enough, or repeatedly softens and refreezes. Keep it covered in a consistently cold part of the freezer to protect its texture.
Let the tub of couverture chocolate ice cream stand briefly at room temperature before scooping. Avoid heating it in a microwave: uneven warming can melt the edges while leaving the centre hard.
Yes, it works well in a milkshake. Blend a scoop with cold milk until smooth; because couverture chocolate ice cream already has a strong chocolate flavour, taste the shake before adding extra chocolate or sweetener.
Yes, couverture chocolate ice cream pairs especially well with a warm brownie. The contrast between the warm, soft cake and the cold, creamy ice cream makes a simple dessert; add the ice cream just before serving.
Yes, chocolate naturally contains some caffeine, so couverture chocolate ice cream can contain a small amount. The amount varies with the type and quantity of chocolate used; dark couverture generally contains more cocoa solids than milk couverture.
Vitamins
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
92µg · 10% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
119mg · 17% DV
Calcium
128mg · 13% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
230mg · 7% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Couverture chocolate ice cream is a creamy frozen dessert made with couverture chocolate, a type commonly used in pastry-making for its cocoa-butter content and smooth melt. It is a richer take on chocolate ice cream rather than a dish tied to one particular region. The chocolate gives it a rounded cocoa flavour and a dense, velvety texture.
In many countries, it is served by the scoop in a cone or bowl, as a dessert after a meal, or alongside coffee. It is also easy to dress up with berries or chopped nuts, though the ice cream itself is already rich in fat and carbohydrates. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller scoop and add fresh fruit.
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
7.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.