TIP/TRICK How to control ice cream portion sizes
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I really need to find this halo top stuff......ice cream has always been a weak spot for me.
I get my fix now by running out to McDonalds and ordering a soft vanilla cone. 230 cals or so and it is just enough for me (note the sizes vary depending on who makes it!!!) At least this way seconds are not an option.3 -
Read the label.
Know your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). If the ice cream fits your macros and daily calorie goal, then eat it.1 -
I buy single servings (Drumsticks, bars, ice cream sandwiches, dipped on a stick, etc) . Or I just eat 1/4 of a pint. I like Ben & Jerry's because it's such a pain to scoop out so I end up eating only a little bit.2
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I know that if I buy a tub of ice cream then I'm eating that tub of ice cream, normally I would just try to work it into my calorie goal but as I'm currently suffering from a rampant gallbladder I need to keep my fat intake low....so I now buy Ben and Jerry's/Haggen Dazs mini pots and have a few in the freezer for when I want some.2
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I use a smaller ice cream bowl and weigh out a portion or two.
If I want more I will put in some extra work for it.
Wish I liked Halo Top more, but I'd rather enjoy less of my favorite regular ice cream flavours, then a whole lot of that stuff.4 -
I put the tub or the bowl on the scale, press the 'tare' button to zero the scale, then either subtract from the tub or add to the bowl to get to 4 oz. That doesn't seem to be any sort of secret trick. Get a scale. Use it.3
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Cool Whey icecream (for the Canadians out there)...40-60 grams of protein per pint depending on the type you get!!0
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So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
Depending on the brand, yeah. I have some as low as 60 grams and others that surpass 100 grams. It’s usually different due to the consistency...something like Ben & Jerry’s that’s pretty dense will fall in the higher weight per serving, but Edy’s Slow Churned Vanilla Bean is more airy, therefore it’s only 60 grams.
As for Halo Top, I can only answer if I ever get around to eating the pint in my freezer.2 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
If the label doesn't have a weight, could you scrape it out, weigh it, then divide by the number of serves? (or if it's a brand you have regularly, weigh an empty container and then weigh a full container and work it out that way?)0 -
So, I've got Western Family Maple Walnut in the freezer. 1/2 cup is 150 calories.
If I melt some and pour out a 1/2 cup and weigh it, can I use that weight as a guide? Or maybe go for 100 grams?
Might need to play later in the day (ice cream at 6 am doesn't appeal to me, want coffee).0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »So, I've got Western Family Maple Walnut in the freezer. 1/2 cup is 150 calories.
If I melt some and pour out a 1/2 cup and weigh it, can I use that weight as a guide? Or maybe go for 100 grams?
Might need to play later in the day (ice cream at 6 am doesn't appeal to me, want coffee).
Affogato is delicious
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
If the label doesn't have a weight, could you scrape it out, weigh it, then divide by the number of serves? (or if it's a brand you have regularly, weigh an empty container and then weigh a full container and work it out that way?)
It's a 1.89l box. @ 125ml per serving, it takes a bit to go through.0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »So, I've got Western Family Maple Walnut in the freezer. 1/2 cup is 150 calories.
If I melt some and pour out a 1/2 cup and weigh it, can I use that weight as a guide? Or maybe go for 100 grams?
Might need to play later in the day (ice cream at 6 am doesn't appeal to me, want coffee).
Affogato is delicious
Had to google that.1 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
So, available at a gym I don't use, a weight loss clinic that looks iffy and some place with no website.
Where do you buy it?
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Can you splurge on it, once a week, or once every so often, so you do not feel deprived, instead of finding tips and tricks...icecream is my feasting go to...and I do not do it by halves. In the UK I think we have oppo which is lower in sugar and fat...I tend to prefer the full fat (made with cream) versions though...
Otherwise, just weigh it on the scale like everything else...3 -
They sell those tiny single serving ice creams containers in the stores around here.1
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Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
My brand shows 1 serving= 62 grams. When I eat ice cream (not very often because I don't care much for it), I scoop 50 or 60 grams That is enough for me.0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
So, available at a gym I don't use, a weight loss clinic that looks iffy and some place with no website.
Where do you buy it?
I have found it at Longos, Freshco and Metro (I'm in Ontario). It is also at Popeyes and some smaller supplement stores - both those are hit and miss. Metro regularly has it on sale for 4.99 and coolwhey regularly has $1 off coupons - so 3.99 - pricier then regular icecream but tastes amazing! Chocolate chip is my fav, vanilla is ok, salted caramel is pretty good too (have never been able to find the coconut one in stores).
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Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
It really depends on the brand. Talenti is usually around 100 g for a half cup, but some kinds are more blown up so have less ice cream for the same volume.0 -
I've just been buying Halo Top so that I can get that ice cream fix without worrying about if I will go overboard. It tastes good, but not AS good as the full fat stuff, so I don't feel like I want to eat as much.0
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@Tacklewasher 64 grams (1/2 cup) of Breyers M&Ms Blast is 140 calories. Actually better that Halo Top and tons cheaper!0
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That is my tip too...put it in a cone! Ice cream is my downfall and I try to keep it out of the house. But for those times that I don't...1
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Whenever I have ice cream at home, I use a "custard cup" glass bowl which holds exactly 1/2 cup which is a serving. That is the only bowl I use for ice cream, no exceptions because I know it's the correct portion.
If I happen to go out for ice cream, I ask for a kid's scoop, even if it's not on the menu. Most of the time, it's an option if you ask!2 -
riffraff2112 wrote: »I really need to find this halo top stuff......ice cream has always been a weak spot for me.
I get my fix now by running out to McDonalds and ordering a soft vanilla cone. 230 cals or so and it is just enough for me (note the sizes vary depending on who makes it!!!) At least this way seconds are not an option.
If soft serve scratches your itch, then Halo Top might not do it for you.2 -
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fittocycle wrote: »Whenever I have ice cream at home, I use a "custard cup" glass bowl which holds exactly 1/2 cup which is a serving. That is the only bowl I use for ice cream, no exceptions because I know it's the correct portion.
If I happen to go out for ice cream, I ask for a kid's scoop, even if it's not on the menu. Most of the time, it's an option if you ask!
This. Most ice cream places will have one size below small for kids, even if they don't show it on the menu/display. It's usually just big enough to fit one 1/2 cup scoop (about 250 calories) worth.1 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
Might have to look for the Cool Whey stuff.
Weighed it out. 1 cup (2 servings) was ~180 grams for 300 cals. So I guess I used to eat 5-6 servings?0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »So, for those of us unable to get Halo Top, does anyone have a reasonable estimate of what 1 serving of normal ice cream weighs? Don't need exact, but ball park. So if a serving is 125 ml, what would a close weight be? Is the 4 oz (converted to grams) mentioned above close?
This might be a different brand but still helpful: https://www.cartedor.co.uk/products.
They have all kind of different types and flavours on their website and list 100ml AND 100g for each. So with some math you can calculate how much grams you get per 100ml. Perhaps there is something similar to your ice cream there.
Eg. classic vanilla ice cream comes out at 50.25g per 100ml
Or Lemon Sorbet is 64.17g per 100ml
Or Triple Chocolate Parfait is 61.9g per 100ml
As I said, your ice cream might be a bit different but perhaps it helps for a rough estimate.
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