People comparing fat content
You prioritise the amount of fat and, if it matters to you, the amount of saturated fat too. The nutrition declaration lets you check both figures: a name that suggests dark chocolate doesn’t tell you either.
Who is this choice for?
Fans of intense dark chocolate
You’re looking for a coating with a strong cocoa flavour, without assuming that it contains less fat. Carrefour describes the coating on Magnum Intense Dark as dark chocolate with 70% cocoa and lists 16 g of fat per 100 ml.
People buying multipacks
When you’re shopping for a household, the number of lollies doesn’t tell you how much each portion contains. Compare the pack size and nutrition information, then check the ingredients and allergens for the product you’ve chosen.
Which criteria should you compare?
Start by comparing fat content on a like-for-like basis, then look at the type of chocolate and the portion you’ll actually eat. The DGCCRF explains that nutrition declarations are given per 100 g or per 100 ml to make comparisons easier.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | Compare fat content, followed by saturated fat if needed: per 100 g for products listed in grams, or per 100 ml for products listed in millilitres. | If I’m mainly looking to limit fat, a comparable figure matters more to me than a generous coating; around 50% of consumers would put this criterion first. |
| Dark chocolate | Check the cocoa content where it’s listed, and distinguish a dark chocolate coating from a recipe combining dark and milk chocolate. | If I’m after a strong cocoa flavour, I want to know which chocolate the recipe uses, without assuming that tells me its fat content; around 30% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Portion and ingredients | Check the amount per lolly and, depending on your needs, the listed ingredients and allergens. | When I buy a multipack for the household, the size of each lolly and its ingredients guide my choice; around 20% of consumers would prioritise these aspects. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘dark chocolate’ means low fat
The cocoa content describes the chocolate, not the total amount of fat in the lolly. Carrefour’s product page for Magnum Intense Dark pairs a 70% cocoa coating with 16 g of fat per 100 ml.
Check the nutrition declaration before comparing recipes on this basis.
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Comparing 100 ml directly with 100 g
Figures given on these two bases aren’t enough on their own to show that one product contains less fat than another. Carrefour gives a figure per 100 ml for Magnum Intense Dark, while Magnum lists its Double Chocolat per 100 g.
Look for figures expressed in the same units before comparing fat content.
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Judging by the visible coating alone
Sauce, different layers of chocolate and other ingredients are all part of the recipe you need to assess. Carrefour says its Sensation Chocolat Lait et Noir lollies contain milk chocolate, dark chocolate and peanuts, among other ingredients.
Check the full ingredients list, allergens and nutrition information for the product you buy.
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Choosing without checking the product itself
The size and recipe of one lolly may differ from another product with a similar name.
Before ordering or heading to the shop, check which product your store is offering and read its label.
Brands to consider
Magnum
The range includes both an intense dark chocolate coating and a Double Chocolat recipe. Check the figures in the units listed for each product.
- Carrefour describes Magnum Intense Dark as having a 70% cocoa coating and 16 g of fat per 100 ml.
- Magnum lists 23 g of fat, including 17 g of saturated fat, per 100 g for its Double Chocolat. These figures aren’t directly comparable with a value per 100 ml.
Carrefour Sensation
The Chocolat Lait et Noir lollies combine both types of chocolate, so they aren’t made with dark chocolate alone.
- Carrefour’s product page lists the ingredients and allergens, along with a fat content of 23 g per 100 g.
- The listed recipe includes peanuts and coconut oil, among other ingredients. Check the label if these matter to your choice.
Ferrero Rondnoir
Auchan describes this lolly as cocoa ice cream coated in dark chocolate, with cocoa pieces.
- The description helps you identify the type of ice cream and coating you’re looking for.
- To compare fat content, check the nutrition information for the product available to buy.
Mucci
The Mucci dark chocolate product described in the available information from Aldi is a tub of ice cream, not one of Mucci’s ice lollies.
- This distinction in format helps you identify the type of product being described.
- Don’t assume the details of the tub apply to a lolly: check the format and label of the product you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a ‘dark’ ice lolly always contain less fat?
No. The word ‘dark’ doesn’t tell you the fat content. Carrefour describes Magnum Intense Dark as having a 70% cocoa coating and lists 16 g of fat per 100 ml. Check the nutrition information rather than relying on the cocoa percentage alone.
Should you check the figure per 100 g, per 100 ml or per lolly?
To compare recipes, start by comparing 100 g with 100 g, or 100 ml with 100 ml. The DGCCRF explains that nutrition declarations use these measures to make comparisons easier. If a per-portion figure is listed, you can then use it to see how much a single lolly contains.
How can you check the allergens in a chocolate ice lolly?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’re buying. The DGCCRF states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Carrefour’s product page for Sensation Chocolat Lait et Noir lollies lists milk, soya and peanuts, among other allergens, and notes that traces of other allergens may be present.
How should you store ice lollies after buying them?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and keep frozen products cold during transport. For its Sensation lollies, Carrefour recommends storage at −18 °C and says not to refreeze a product once it has thawed.