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Frozen or ice cream: which one to take?
Who does not like it freshen up with a delish ice cream or frozen yogurt? Especially on hot days, it is common for light foods, such as ice cream or frozen yogurt. We know that frozen is, among the two, the thinnest option. For every 100 grams, there are 88 calories versus 190 calories from cream ice cream.
However, on closer inspection, we will realize that in addition to flavor, there are other advantages behind these two foods. It brings benefits to diet and health, but excess consumption requires care.
The much feared fats
On the "thin" item the winner is frozen. It has zero fat, while ice cream has 16% of the daily total fat values per 100g (reference based on a 2,000 kcal or 8400 kJ diet).
According to nutritionist Amanda Epifânio, creamy ice creams are rich in fats, especially saturated fats. "In addition to favoring weight gain, this type of fat, when consumed in excess, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease," explains the specialist.
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Strengthening the bones
Values of calcium are significant: 17% for ice cream and 13% for frozen. In addition to strengthening bones, calcium prevents heart disease, boosts the immune system and aids in neurological transmission.
"To consume this amount of calcium through cream ice cream, however, the person ends up consuming more calories and more fats" , points out nutritionist Fabiana Honda, of PB nutritional consulting, in São Paulo.
Beware of sodium
The sodium content in the two desserts is the same - 2% of the daily values for each. Sodium regulates our heart rate and blood volume in the body.
However, if consumed excessively, it opens doors for fluid retention and the onset of cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension and heart attack.
Attention to levels of cholesterol
Bad cholesterol (LDL) gives rise to the accumulation of fat in the blood that can form plaques on the walls of the arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
HDL particles, good cholesterol, carry cholesterol of the cells back to the liver, where it can be eliminated by the body, reducing cardiovascular risk.
Comparing ice cream with frozen the difference in cholesterol levels is not as significant. We have 5% of the recommended daily values in ice cream and 2% in Frozen.
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Sugars
According to nutritionist Fabiana, of the 17g of frozen carbohydrate, 12g comes from sugars. With regard to industrialized cream ice cream, it is known that most of the 25g of carbohydrate in dessert comes from sugar and glucose syrup, as they are one of the first ingredients that appears on the packaging list.
Glucose syrup or corn syrup is high in fructose. Fructose is a type of sugar that once absorbed goes to the liver to be metabolized, other than glucose that can be used as a source of energy throughout the body. "By being metabolized in the liver, fructose does not stimulate satiety hormones like circulating glucose in the bloodstream, and the person is encouraged to eat more and more," says Fabiana.
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One part of that excess fructose in the liver is stored as hepatic glycogen, which is carbohydrate naturally stored in the liver, another part is used as a source of energy in the liver and the rest is turned into fat. "With this, there may be increased triglycerides, increased cholesterol, increased fat in the liver, increased fat in the abdominal region and the emergence of obesity and diabetes."Fabiana says that it is always good to read the label of the products purchased and to consume sporadically and in small quantities the foods that contain this type of syrup.
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Fruits x Pills
It is customary to order ice creams of mass with a delicious coating of chocolate or caramel, and in the frozen case it is no different.
However, according to Amanda Epifânio, each tablespoon (20ml) of cover contains about 60 calories, that is, almost half of the calories of a ball of ice cream of mass and almost the same calorie of frozen.
Therefore, the ideal is to replace the cover and other frozen or ice cream delicacies by natural fruits. "Think of the fact that you have already chosen yogurt because it is a healthier option, so follow the same line and opt for light side dishes. Choosing the fruits and leaving the sweet and sugary toppings aside is the best alternative," says the nutritionist
Intestinal flora and immune system
Some yogurts are supplemented with probiotic bacteria, which has the potential to improve the immune system. Intestinal flora, and with frozen is not different.
However, Amanda warns that not all yogurts have these bacteria - in the case of frozen, it is worth asking the manufacturer.
Check the complete nutritional table of the ice cream:
Fats
8,7g
16%
| Trans fat | Fat per serving | |
| % DV (*) | Calorie | 190kcal |
| 10% 0g | DV not established | Cholesterol |
| 13mg | 5% | Sodium |
| 43mg | 2% | Carbohydrate |
| 25 | 8% | Fibers |
| 0g | 0% | Protein |
| 2.8g | 4% | Calcium |
| 134mg | 17% Check the complete nutritional table of Frozen: | Amount per serving |
| % DV (*) | Caloric value | 88kcal |
4%
| Fats | 0g | |
| 0% | Trans fats | 0g |
| DV not established | Cholesterol | 5mg |
| 2% | Sodium | 55mg |
| 2% | Carbohydrate | 17g |
| 6% | Fibers | 0g |
| 0% | Proteins | 4g |
| 5% | Calcium | 100mg |
| 13% | Now you just have to choose the your favorite and delight yourself! |
