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Ice cream and frozen desserts: sugar and saturated fat by portion

Every ice cream and frozen dessert broken down by portion and by tub, with free sugar separated from lactose and compared against NHS daily limits.

Ice cream carries added sugar and saturated fat together, and the dairy base means a portion of the total sugar is lactose rather than free sugar. That distinction matters when comparing against the NHS limits.

The stated serving is a fraction of the tub

Most tubs state a serving of around 100ml, which is a small scoop. Tubs are frequently eaten in one sitting, so the per-tub figure is the honest number.

Individual lollies and cones are self-limiting by comparison, which makes them a more predictable choice even when the per-100g figure looks worse.

Inclusions and premium ranges

Chocolate pieces, caramel swirls and cookie dough raise both sugar and saturated fat well above the base ice cream. The base is rarely the problem.

Premium ranges carry more fat per gram because of higher cream content and less air. Sorbets and water-based lollies carry sugar but little or no fat.

Browse every ice cream & frozen desserts product

Each product page includes a full nutrition breakdown per serving and per pack, portion size comparisons, age-adjusted NHS daily reference intake calculations for children aged 4 to 17, an interactive calculator for your child's specific age and gender, and a complete ingredient and allergen guide.