Cool School
When it comes to warm weather treats, some icy favorites make the grade—others definitely fail

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7-ELEVEN It's got zero fat, but you're still slurping the sugar equivalent of 100 Serving: 40 oz. |
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STARBUCK'S Two chocolate bars would give you fewer calories and sugar — though modest fat levels and a hefty shot of protein and calcium keep it somewhat redeemable. Serving: Venti, 24 oz. |
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BURGER KING With minimal calories and fat, BK offers one of the best options among blended coffee drinks. Serving: one size |
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COLD STONE CREAMERY A bunch of fresh fruit should make this honor roll worthy, but with more than half your day's calories, it's a literal fat bomb for your abs. Serving: Large |
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TACO BELL It's pure sugar, but a reasonable portion size keeps it acceptable. Serving: One size |
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BASKIN ROBBINS Barely better than Cold Stone, but that's not saying much. And a complete nutritional failure. Serving: One size |
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RITA'S ICE Real fruit juice or not, it has the sugar and calorie equivalent of three and a half cans of soda. Serving: Large |
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BEN & JERRY'S One bowl provides a respectable does of calories and protein. Serving: 2 scoops |
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DAIRY QUEEN This bar chews up nearly a third of your daily fat quota, but at least it has less sugar and more protein than its rivals. Serving: One size |
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SONIC This drink is relatively low-fat with an acceptable calorie count. Serving: 20 oz. |
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MCDONALD'S It's tops for calcium and protein, but packs more calories than a Big Mac and almost as much fat. Serving: One size |
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CARL'S JR. Heavier than a Carl's chili cheese burger. Eat at your own risk. Serving: One size |
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MF PickTop of the Class: Skinny Cow Brand Ice Cream We love Skinny Cow's line of tasty, low-cal ice cream treats, including top picks like this Vanilla Caramel cone. At 150 calories, you could eat two and still feel good. Look for them in grocery stores everywhere. |















