Dietitian ranks ice creams by calories from highest to lowest
'Tis the season for a refreshing treat, and there are plenty of ice-cream options you can buy as individual treats ranging from the more indulgent, high fat and high sugar options, to pretty much guilt-free options should calorie and weight control be front of mind.
Read through to see how they stack up.
Peters Maxibon Monster Cookie Ice Cream
Energy: 1240 kJ / 296 kcal
Fat: 13.3 g
Sugars: 25.6 g
With as many calories as a small meal and more than 6 tsp. of sugar per serve, this ice cream is certainly an occasional treat.
Connoisseur Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sticks
Energy: 1170 kJ / 280 kcal
Fat: 17.4 g
Sugars: 20.5 g
Another indulgent ice cream on a stick with almost half your daily fat, and more than 4 tsp. of sugar in a single serve.
Magnum Ice Cream Sticks Classic
Energy: 1050 kJ / 251 kcal
Fat: 16.6 g
Sugars: 19.1 g
Whilst lower in calories and fat than some Magnum varieties, the plain individual Magnums still pack a decent calorie, fat and sugar punch, which means that the minis are a much smarter option nutritionally.
Golden Gaytime Streets Ice Cream Original
Energy: 987 kJ / 236 kcal
Fat: 14.8 g
Sugars:14.8 g
The mix of a biscuit coating and sweet filling creates an ice cream with more than 3 tsp. of fat and sugar per serve.
Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Sticks
Energy: 985 kJ / 235 kcal
Fat: 15.6 g
Sugars: 17.6 g
Don't be tricked into thinking that an ice cream made with nuts is a healthier option, as it is still extremely high in sugars and fat per serve.
Cadbury Caramilk Sticks
Energy: 840 kJ / 201 kcal
Fat: 10.6 g
Sugars: 20.4 g
In the case of this sweet mix, less fat translates into more sugar, with more than 4 tsp. of the white stuff in a single Caramilk stick.
Twisted Healthy Treats Licks 99% Sugar Free Rich Chocolate Sticks
Energy: 666 kJ / 159 kcal
Fat: 13.6 g
Sugars: 0.9 g
If you are avoiding sugars and carbs, this naturally sweetened option is for you, but it does pack a hefty fat punch thanks to the cream and coconut cream base.
Bubbleme Bubble Tea Frozen Dessert Classic Vanilla Bars
Energy: 601 kJ / 144 kcal
Fat: 5.2 g
Sugars: 15.7 g
What it lacks in fat, this ice cream makes up for with sugar, with several different sugars combining to create this sweet treat.
Weis Ice Cream & Fruit Bar Mango & Cream
Energy: 470 kJ / 112 kcal
Fat: 3.4 g
Sugars: 17.8 g
30 per cent mango and just over 100 calories per serve makes a classic Weis one of the best iced treats this summer. Though keep in mind that a single bar does contain a fair whack of added sugar overall.
