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Is Gelato Healthier Than Ice Cream? A Nutritional Breakdown

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According to the U.S. FDA, ice cream must contain at least 10% milk fat, whereas authentic gelato typically contains a much lower percentage, often ranging from 4-9%. This fundamental difference in fat content is a primary reason many people consider gelato to be the healthier of the two frozen desserts, but the full picture is more nuanced.