Ice cream: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of ice cream has 207 kcal. ½ cup (66 g): 137 kcal.
Ice cream is in the family Sweets & desserts. Per 100 g it provides 3.5 g protein, 23.6 g carbohydrates (0.7 g fiber) and 11 g fat: about 48% of its calories come from fat.
What ice cream provides most
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.24 mg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B12: 0.39 µg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin A: 118 µg per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 21.2 g · saturated fat: 6.8 g.
Ice cream per serving
The serving is ½ cup, 66 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | ½ cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.46 g |
| Sugars | 21.2 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 7.3 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 52.8 mg |
Ice cream nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 207 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7 % |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14 % |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 34 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.45 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15 % |
| Carbohydrates | 23.6 g | 9 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 3 % |
| Total sugars | 21.2 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 118 µg | 13 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 18 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.12 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.05 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 5 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0.39 µg | 16 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10 % |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 1 % |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 6 % |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 3 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.17 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other sweets & desserts
Of 10 foods in this family on Micela, ice cream ranks 9th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍫 Chocolate | 598 | 7.8 g |
| 2 | 🍪 Cookie | 492 | 5.1 g |
| 3 | 🍩 Doughnut | 426 | 5.2 g |
| 4 | 🍭 Lollipop | 394 | 0 g |
| 5 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 391 | 3 g |
| 6 | 🍬 Sugar | 387 | 0 g |
| 7 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 378 | 4.2 g |
| 8 | 🥧 Pie | 237 | 1.9 g |
| 9 | 🍨 Ice cream | 207 | 3.5 g |
| 10 | 🍮 Flan | 145 | 4.5 g |
Where it comes from
China chilled desserts with ice; Italy created gelato.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does ice cream have?
100 g of ice cream has 207 kcal. ½ cup (66 g) has 137 kcal.
How much protein does ice cream have?
3.5 g per 100 g; 2.3 g in ½ cup.
How many carbs does ice cream have?
23.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.7 g is fiber and 21.2 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does ice cream have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 18 %; vitamin B12, 16 %; vitamin A, 13 %.
Where does ice cream come from?
China chilled desserts with ice; Italy created gelato. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 19095 · Ice creams, vanilla · Ice creams, vanilla
One serving (½ cup) is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers