Peter's Principles - Nutrition

Sorbet vs, Ice Cream: Where's the Fat?

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this one.  You can continue eating fat-filled frozen delights and increase your clothing sizes, or you can have your "cake" and eat it, too, while the pounds literally melt away. Check the numbers for yourself.
 

Ben & Jerry's
Deep Dark Chocolate
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (110g)
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 /
Calories From Fat 140
 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 15g 45%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 29g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 10%
Iron 6%
Haagen-Dazs
Chocolate
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (106g)
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 /
Calories From Fat 160
 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 115mg 39%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 21g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 15%
Iron 6%

Savino Sorbet
Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Fat, Cholesterol & Dairy Free!
 
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (95g)
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 /
Calories From Fat 0

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 26g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%

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