Ben & Jerry's - Triple Caramel Chunk Ice Cream has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 29.91g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 2.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 4, for Ben & Jerry's - Triple Caramel Chunk Ice Cream, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 9.3 mg | 0.9% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 43 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Sodium | 79.4 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 23.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 2.8 g | 5.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 15 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24.6%
Saturated Fat 11 g 55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 85 mg 3.5%
Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 25 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C
Calcium 1% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 273
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 202
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 261
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 31.8 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 138
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 26.6 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 273
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 202
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 261
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 31.8 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 138
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 26.6 g | Fat 1.6 g