Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream
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A realistic serve of Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream (1 serve, 100 ml (55 g)) has 135 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 8.1 g fat, 7.8 g added sugar and 36 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 246 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 22.8 g carbohydrate, 14.8 g fat, 8.2 g saturated fat, 14.1 g added sugar and 65 mg sodium.
Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream is a frozen milk dessert flavoured like traditional kulfi, with a small share of almond and pista. It scores [L]EC3: nutrition is low because it gives modest protein and no fibre or vitamins, ingredients lose points for the missing cream and a stack of emulsifiers and gums, and risk is middling on saturated fat and sugar. Keep it as an occasional treat.
Ingredients, decoded
11 listed- Milk Solids
- Water
- Sugar
- Almond (3%)
- Pista (3%)
- Emulsifier and Stabiliser
- INS 471
- INS 412
- INS 433
- Carrageenan (INS 407)
- INS 401
- Contains added flavour - nature identical and artificial kulfi flavouring substances
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
Score and nutrition facts for Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream:
| Energy | 245.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Added sugars | 14.1 g |
| Total fat | 14.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g |
| Cholesterol | 56.4 mg |
| Sodium | 64.9 mg |
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Why Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream scores [L]EC3
Nutrition is an E with modest protein and no fibre or vitamins declared. Ingredients are a C, held back by the missing cream, flavouring and several emulsifiers and gums. Risk is a 3 on 8.16 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 5.3 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 246 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 5.31 g per 100 g, about 2.9 g in a 55 g serve, and the largest contributor is milk solids. That is not enough to lift the grade.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade. It sits at the bottom of the scale.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Milk Solids
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 5
- Flagged
- Carrageenan
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
Milk solids, water and sugar lead the list, with almond (3%) and pista (3%) next. No percentage is given for the milk solids, water, sugar or the emulsifiers.
The ingredient named in the product name, cream, is not in the list. That costs label points and sets the [L] flag.
Nature-identical and artificial flavouring, carrageenan, polysorbate 80, guar gum, sodium alginate and mono- and diglycerides each cost ingredient points. Carrageenan and polysorbate 80 cost the most.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 14.1 g
- Sodium
- 64.9 mg
- Saturated fat
- 8.2 g
- Trans fat
- 0.09 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is the biggest driver at 8.16 g per 100 g, well above the 5 g high line. One 55 g serve has about 4.5 g.
Added sugar of 14.1 g per 100 g is next, then a small share from sodium (about 65 mg per 100 g) and trans fat (0.09 g). No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared trans fat is accepted. That lands on a 3.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (14.1g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (8.2g)
- −Red flag: Contains Carrageenan
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream live up to its claims?
The name says ice cream, yet no cream is listed, which is why the label is flagged. The pista and almond blend is real but small, at 3% each.
- Product nameMisleading
“Ice Cream”
No cream is listed. The base is milk solids, water and sugar, so the ingredient the name points to is absent.
- Retail listingPartly true
“Blend of pista and almonds”
Both nuts are real, but each is only 3% of the list. Milk solids, water and sugar make up most of it.
- Product nameBe careful
“Matka Kulfi”
The taste comes partly from nature-identical and artificial kulfi flavouring. The list names no other kulfi-specific ingredient beyond the nuts.
What's in Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
Milk solids, water and sugar lead, then a small share of nuts and five emulsifier and stabiliser codes. The gums, emulsifiers and flavouring are what to watch.
11 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern. 4 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk solids, water and sugar come first, so the dessert is a sweetened milk base. Almond and pista follow at 3% each, and they are the only ingredients with a declared percentage.
Five codes sit in one emulsifier and stabiliser group: 471, 412, 433, 407 and 401. They keep the texture smooth and stop ice crystals forming. The kulfi flavour is nature-identical and artificial.
The label numbers, read for you
Per 100 g the panel shows 246 kcal, 14.1 g added sugar and 8.16 g saturated fat. In one 55 g serve (100 ml) that is 135 kcal, 7.8 g added sugar and 4.5 g saturated fat. Saturated fat decides the risk grade.
Protein is 5.31 g per 100 g, about 2.9 g a serve. Sodium is low at about 65 mg per 100 g, and trans fat is 0.09 g. No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared.
What the additives do
Carrageenan (low concern): thickener and stabiliser. A seaweed-derived thickener used in dairy drinks and desserts. Food-grade carrageenan is approved, but its effect on the gut is debated. More on Carrageenan.
Not in our additive research yet: INS 471; INS 412; INS 433; INS 401.
Ingredients to watch
- Nature-identical and artificial kulfi flavouringWorth watching
Gives the kulfi taste from flavouring substances rather than from the nuts or milk alone. It costs ingredient points.
- Sodium alginate (401) and guar gum (412)Worth watching
Gums that thicken the mix and keep the texture smooth as it freezes. They cost ingredient points.
- Polysorbate 80 (433)Worth watching
An emulsifier that keeps fat and water mixed so the kulfi stays creamy and holds its shape. It costs ingredient points.
- Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (471)Worth watching
An emulsifier that helps the fat blend evenly and gives a smoother, more stable freeze. It costs ingredient points.
- Carrageenan (407)Fine
A seaweed-derived stabiliser that keeps the mix from separating and ice crystals from growing. It costs ingredient points.
What it doesn’t have
- No cream is listed, despite the ice cream name.
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
What to know about Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream
A kulfi tub with nuts, but no cream in the list
A frozen kulfi dessert built on milk solids, water and sugar, with almond (3%) and pista (3%) for the traditional nutty taste. Five emulsifier and stabiliser codes hold the texture, and nature-identical and artificial kulfi flavouring finishes it. It is bought as a familiar, festive-style treat in a small tub.
A 55 g serve (100 ml) gives 135 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 7.8 g added sugar and 4.5 g saturated fat. Per 100 g that is 246 kcal, 5.31 g protein, 14.1 g added sugar and 8.16 g saturated fat. Sodium is low at about 65 mg per 100 g.
The pack leans on a traditional name and a blend of pista and almonds, but the nuts are 6% together and the name says ice cream while no cream is listed. That missing cream is what sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]EC3.
Who should eat Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
An occasional dessert for most adults. Children, and anyone watching blood sugar or weight, should keep servings small and rare, since a 55 g serve has 7.8 g added sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One 55 g serve has about 4.5 g saturated fat and 7.8 g added sugar.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Artificial flavouring and 7.8 g added sugar in a small serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
14.1 g added sugar per 100 g, about 7.8 g a serve, with no fibre.
- Weight managementOccasionally
135 kcal a serve is modest, but there is no fibre to fill you up.
Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream: common questions
Is Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream healthy?
Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream is high in sugar and saturated fat, so occasional and moderate intake is fine and won't affect your health in any major way, but it shouldn't be a frequent treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
Per 100 g, Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream has 246 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 22.8 g carbohydrate, 14.8 g fat and 8.2 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 100 ml (55 g)) has 135 kcal and 2.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
11 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Water, Sugar, Almond (3%), Pista (3%), Emulsifier and Stabiliser (INS 471, 412, 433, 407, 401), Contains added flavour - nature identical and artificial kulfi flavouring substances. Flagged: Carrageenan (low concern).
Does Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 is partly true, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Ice Cream" is misleading: No cream is listed. The base is milk solids, water and sugar, so the ingredient the name points to is absent. "Blend of pista and almonds" is partly true: Both nuts are real, but each is only 3% of the list. Milk solids, water and sugar make up most of it.
Who should limit Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
Most adults: occasionally. One 55 g serve has about 4.5 g saturated fat and 7.8 g added sugar. Children: occasionally. Artificial flavouring and 7.8 g added sugar in a small serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 14.1 g added sugar per 100 g, about 7.8 g a serve, with no fibre.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream have?
Per 100 g, Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream has 14.1 g added sugar, 65 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 8.2 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar and saturated fat.
What does the EC3 score mean for Dairy Day Matka Kulfi Ice Cream?
The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (C) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (3) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 5.31 g per 100 g, about 2.9 g in a 55 g serve, and the largest contributor is milk solids. That is not enough to lift the grade. Ingredients: Milk solids, water and sugar lead the list, with almond (3%) and pista (3%) next. No percentage is given for the milk solids, water, sugar or the emulsifiers. Load risk: Saturated fat is the biggest driver at 8.16 g per 100 g, well above the 5 g high line. One 55 g serve has about 4.5 g.
Last reviewed November 3, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 3 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | EC3 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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