How long would it take to burn off 119 Calories of Icee Slush Puppies? Swimming 10 minutes Jogging 14 minutes Cycling 18 minutes Walking 33 minutesCalorie Burn Time
Based on a 35 year old female who is 5'7" tall and weighs 144 lbs.
Calorie Breakdown
Where do the calories in Icee Slush Puppies come from?
Slushies, a convenience store staple with an abundance of flavor and size options, come with an abundance of calories and carbohydrates. Just one of these sweet beverages can pack more sugar than an entire pint of ice cream -- and as many calories as a medium order of french fries. Those carbohydrates and calories can add up quickly, and if you aren't careful, they could change more than just the color of your tongue.
Adding Up the Carbohydrates
You may be surprised to find out just how many carbohydrates one slushy can contain. According to the manufacture's website, an 8-ounce Berry Blaster Slurpee contains 65 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates. If you reach for the 32-ounce serving, you will be getting 265 calories and 65 grams of carbohydrate. All of these calories and carbohydrates come from sugar, which offers little to no nutritional value.
Carbohydrate Comparison
There are many varieties of slushies available, including the brands Slurpee, Icee and Slush Puppy. The carbohydrate and calorie content can vary depending on which brand you choose. An 8-ounce Blue Raspberry Slurpee contains 65 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates, while the same size Icee variety contains 107 calories and 27 grams of carbohydrates. If you opt for the Blue Raspberry Slush Puppy, it comes to 119 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates.
Effect on Blood Sugar
For those at risk for or diagnosed with diabetes, the concentrated amount of sugar in a slushy can have a major effect on blood sugar levels. This means that blood sugar levels will rise and fall quickly, leaving you feeling fatigued and irritable. A 2013 study published in the "Journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes" found that a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.
Lower-Carb Alternatives
Because nutrition information is often not readily available in convenience stores, it easy to consume a large amount of carbohydrates in a slushy without being aware to it. If you are going to indulge in this sweet treat, try to keep portion sizes under control by selecting the 8-ounce size instead of the 16- or 32-ounce varieties. The Slurpee brand offers the lowest number of calories and carbohydrates when compared to the Icee and Slush Puppy brands. There are also many "diet" or "sugar-free" slushies available that can offer a lower-calorie and lower-carbohydrate alternative.
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