Popular ice block and ice cream brands, ranked by a dietitian
When the temperatures soar, who doesn't like to indulge in a cooling, refreshing ice block or ice cream?
There are many different types and some are much healthier than others.
Here are some of the best when it comes to sugar, fat and calories for you to look out for this summer.
Juicies
Per serving:
- 188kJ (45 cal)
- 11g sugar
- <1 gram fat
Made with nothing other than 100 per cent fresh fruit, these are the perfect, refreshing treat for adults and kids alike.
Twisted SUPA Pops
Per serving:
- 275kJ (65 cal)
- 2.9 grams sugar
- 2.1 grams fat
Extremely low in calories, this product uses a natural sweetener to give its sweet flavour minus the extra added sugars and calories.
Streets Chocolate Paddle Pop
Per serving:
- 346kJ (82 cal)
- 10.6 grams sugar
- 1.8 grams fat
With a skim milk base and low calorie load, this is a portion controlled treat for children with just over two teaspoons of sugar per pop.
Peters Lemonade Icy Pole
Per serving:
- 180kJ (43 cal)
- 10.7 grams sugar
- <1 gram fat
Extremely low in calories, this simple sweet treat is basically made with a couple of teaspoons of sugar, flavour and water.
Bulla Splits
Per serving:
- 381kJ (91 cal)
- 13.4 grams sugar
- 3.4 grams fat
Relatively low in calories, with three teaspoons of sugar there are better options than this, especially for children.
Frosty Fruits
Per serving:
- 340kJ (81 cal)
- 16.2 grams sugar
- <1 gram fat
Extremely low in fat but relatively high in natural and added sugars with more than three teaspoons per ice block.
Drumstick
Per serving:
- 930kJ (221 cal)
- 16.9 grams sugar
- 12 grams fat
With a base of sugar and cream, there is plenty of added sugar and fat. There are plenty of additives in these processed treats.
Golden Gaytime
Per serving:
- 975kJ (232 cal)
- 17 grams sugar
- 14.7 grams fat
The dairy base makes this a better option nutritionally than some higher sugar options, but there is also plenty of additives and sugars added to this high calorie treat.
Cadbury Dairy Milk ice cream
Per serving:
- 983kJ (234 cal)
- 18 grams sugar
- 15.9 grams fat
With a base of sugar or more than four teaspoons per stick, this is certainly more of an occasional indulgence than a daily dessert.
