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Creamy ice cream with caramel flavor
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Caramel ice cream (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Caramel ice cream is a frozen dessert made with a milk-and-cream base flavoured with caramel, whose cooked-sugar notes can be stirred through or swirled into the mixture. The result is usually smooth and creamy, with ribbons of caramel adding pockets of deeper sweetness.
It is commonly served by the scoop in a cone or bowl, enjoyed on its own or as part of a sundae; it also pairs well with fruit or warm desserts such as apple pie. Its milk, cream and sugar make it an energy-dense treat rather than an everyday light snack. For a simpler, lighter serving, choose a single scoop and add fresh berries.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 7% · Fat 42%
Vitamins
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
140mg · 4% 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 210 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Make caramel ice cream by melting sugar until amber, then combining it with a chilled milk-and-cream base. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker, or freeze it in a covered container and stir it several times as it firms up.
Caramel ice cream often contains caramel made by heating sugar, either blended into the base or swirled through it. Some recipes and products rely on caramel flavoring or sauce instead, so the caramel ingredients can differ.
Caramel ice cream gets its flavor from browned sugar, while butterscotch is traditionally made by cooking brown sugar with butter. Their flavors overlap, but butterscotch usually tastes richer and more buttery.
Salted caramel ice cream has salt added to its caramel, creating a sweet-and-salty flavor that makes the caramel taste more pronounced. Regular caramel ice cream is generally sweeter and does not have that noticeable salty finish.
Homemade caramel ice cream can turn icy when it partially melts and refreezes, or when it is exposed to air and fluctuating freezer temperatures. Keep it covered in the coldest part of the freezer and return it promptly after serving.
Caramel ice cream pairs well with apple pie, brownies, or warm fruit, whose tartness or cocoa flavor balances its sweetness. Toasted pecans or a small drizzle of chocolate sauce also make simple toppings.
Yes, you can make caramel ice cream without an ice cream maker. Freeze the chilled mixture in a covered container, stirring it thoroughly a few times as it begins to set; this helps limit large ice crystals.
Caramel ice cream may contain eggs, but many recipes are egg-free. Egg yolks are used in some custard-style bases to make the texture rich and smooth; cream-based recipes can be made without them.
Do not refreeze caramel ice cream that has melted and sat at room temperature for an extended period, because bacteria can grow as it warms. If it is still very cold and partly frozen, refreezing promptly is possible, though the texture may suffer.
Store caramel ice cream tightly covered in the freezer, away from the door where temperatures fluctuate more. Pressing a piece of freezer-safe wrap against the surface before closing the lid can help reduce air exposure and icy patches.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.