Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts & Diabetes
Moderate glycemic impact — consider portion size. Glycemic load of 13 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 13/100g · GI 42.8 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Impact
Nutrition at a Glance
How This Version Compares
The saturated fat figure here is the family ceiling — 12.7 per 100g, about 8.2 times the family average, where variants run 0-12.7 per 100g. This version carries the most calories in the Frozen novelties group: 323 per 100g, about 2.8 times the family average (spread 21 to 323 per 100g).
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Juice with cream (GL 10.3) and the heaviest is Vanilla ice cream (GL 10.8); this one is eat in moderation. The Frozen novelties family's GL range is 1.9-17.6 per 100g across 21 versions, enough spread to make the specific choice count. See the numbers side by side: CREAMSICLE Pops, Lime, POPSICLE SCRIBBLERS.
What to Watch For
⚠️ Low Dietary Fiber
Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts contains only 0.6g of fiber per 100g — far below the recommended threshold for diabetes-friendly carbohydrates. Without fiber to slow digestion, the starches break down rapidly in the small intestine, causing a quicker glucose release into the bloodstream. The American Diabetes Association recommends choosing high-fiber carbohydrates (≥3g per serving) to help stabilize post-meal blood sugar. Pairing Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts with high-fiber vegetables or legumes can partially offset this effect.
ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (2024). Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1).
⚠️ High Saturated Fat
Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts contains 6.8g of saturated fat per serving — above the 5g threshold recommended by the ADA and AHA. High saturated fat intake is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, which is the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. While this food may have a manageable glycemic load, consider it an occasional choice rather than a daily staple.
ADA Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Management (2024). Diabetes Care, 47(Suppl 1). · AHA Dietary Guidelines.
Better Alternatives
🍬 Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, prepared with water
GL 1.8/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, prepared with water & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops
GL 1.9/100g — Low GL
Fiber 7.5g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops
GL 2.2/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops & diabetes →🍬 Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener
GL 2.5/100g — Low GL
Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener & diabetes →Related Sweets Options
Practical Tips
💡 Pair With Protein & Fiber
Eating alongside lean protein and non-starchy vegetables slows gastric emptying and blunts the post-meal blood sugar rise.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
Questions People Ask
Is Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... good for diabetes?
Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... sits at GL 13.0 — not the worst, not the best. The key is portion control and pairing. A small amount alongside vegetables and lean protein works well.
What is the glycemic load of Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove...?
Per 100g, Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... has a GL of 13.0. This means one standard serving (1 piece) provides approximately 7.0 GL — which is moderate.
How does Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... affect blood sugar?
With only 0.6g of fiber per 100g, Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove...'s GL of 13.0 means the blood sugar impact is moderate. The carbohydrates digest and absorb quickly. Pairing with protein and high-fiber foods can help slow absorption.
Why is fiber important for blood sugar control?
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate digestion and absorption, leading to a more gradual blood sugar rise. Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... has only 0.6g of fiber per 100g, which is one reason its glycemic load (13.0) is moderate. The ADA recommends choosing carbs with at least 3g of fiber per serving. Adding high-fiber foods like vegetables or legumes to your meal can help compensate.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 42.8 for Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Sweets category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
What about the saturated fat content?
At 6.8g of saturated fat per serving, Frozen novelties ice cream type chocolate or caramel cove... exceeds the 5g threshold that the ADA and AHA recommend for diabetes and heart health. Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. While this food may have a manageable glycemic load, it is best as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple. Prioritize foods with unsaturated fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, fish) for everyday eating.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 42.8 — subcategory_avg:Sweets. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 54.0g) = 13.0 × 54.0 ÷ 100 = 7.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 168130. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/frozen-novelties-ice-cream-type-chocolate-or-caramel-covered-with-nuts/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.