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Ice cream sandwich, chocolate-coated, ultra-processed
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Magnum sandwich (85 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.9 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 93.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
272
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
28.9g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 6% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 9.35 g | 47% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8 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 piece (medium) | 85 g | 272 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 85 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 85 g | 272 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 544 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A Magnum sandwich is a frozen dessert with ice cream between two sandwich-style layers and a chocolate coating. It differs from the familiar stick-shaped Magnum because it is made to be eaten as a handheld ice cream sandwich.
Yes, a Magnum sandwich has a chocolate coating. Keep it frozen until serving so the coating stays firm; it will soften and may become messy if the sandwich is left out to warm up.
Ice cream sits between the two sandwich layers in a Magnum sandwich. The exact ice cream and layer ingredients can vary by variety and market, so check the package if you need the ingredient details for a particular version.
A Magnum sandwich has ice cream between sandwich layers, while a Magnum ice cream bar usually has ice cream on a stick covered in chocolate. The sandwich format changes the texture and makes it easier to eat without a stick.
Store a Magnum sandwich in the freezer in its closed packaging, where it will not be crushed. Avoid repeated warming and refreezing, which can damage the ice cream’s texture and leave ice crystals on the dessert.
No, it is best not to refreeze a melted Magnum sandwich. Refreezing can make the ice cream icy and unpleasant, and a sandwich that has been left warm for an extended period should be discarded rather than eaten.
A Magnum sandwich can develop an icy surface when it warms slightly and then freezes again, or when its packaging is not closed properly. Keep it consistently frozen and sealed to help preserve its smooth texture.
You can eat a Magnum sandwich straight from the freezer, but a brief rest can make it easier to bite. Do not leave it out for long: the ice cream softens quickly and the chocolate coating can become messy.
Yes, Magnum sandwich flavours vary by country and can change over time. A flavour sold in one market may not be available in another, so look for the current range where you shop rather than assuming every variety is sold worldwide.
Yes, you can make a homemade Magnum-style sandwich by placing ice cream between two cocoa biscuits, freezing it, and dipping or coating it in melted chocolate. Let the chocolate set in the freezer before serving.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Vitamin A
102µg · 11% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Calcium
102mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
179mg · 5% DV
Sodium
81mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 272 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 g):
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A Magnum sandwich layers vanilla ice cream between cocoa biscuits and finishes it with a chocolate coating. The contrast of cool, creamy filling, crisp biscuit and chocolate makes it a rich frozen treat rather than a simple scoop of ice cream. It is commonly enjoyed straight from the wrapper as a dessert or snack, especially in warm weather; letting it stand briefly after taking it from the freezer can soften the centre. It is energy-dense, with relatively little protein or fibre compared with its sweetness and fat content: a 100 g portion provides 320 kcal. If you want a lighter snack, have one piece on its own and pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea rather than another sweet.
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 4
Ultra-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
9.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.