Ice Cream Nutrition Facts: Calories, Vitamins & Minerals
Ice Cream nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: wafer cup, 80 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | 182 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 950 kJ | 760 kJ |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 12 g |
| incl. saturated | 9.5 g | 7.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 22 g | 17 g |
| incl. sugars | 20 g | 16 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
227 kcal (950 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 3.7/15/22 g
Serving (wafer cup, 80 g) — 182 kcal (760 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: medium saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: low
Is ice cream healthy?
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Ice cream gets grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
Against
- Sugar: 16 g per serving. For scale, the WHO's ideal limit for free sugars (added sugar, plus the sugar in honey, syrups and juice) is 25 g a day.
- Saturated fat: 7.6 g per serving — 38% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving (wafer cup, 80 g) has 182 kcal, 3 g protein, 12 g fat and 17 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Ice cream is milk fat and sugar with a little protein and calcium. A 70–100 g scoop is a reasonable dessert serving.
protein 6%fat 58%carbs 36%
Vitamins and minerals in ice cream
Per 100 g, the standouts are riboflavin — 0.24 mg, 18% of the Daily Value (#3 of 10 in our sweets & desserts section); vitamin B12 — 0.39 mcg, 16% of the Daily Value (#1 of 10 in our sweets & desserts section); vitamin A — 118 mcg, 13% of the Daily Value (#2 of 10 in our sweets & desserts section).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: wafer cup, 80 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 118 mcg | 94 mcg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.24 mg | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 mcg | 0.31 mcg | 13% |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 159 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 102 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 84 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 0.55 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8 mcg | 1.4 mcg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 35 mg | 12% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Ice creams, vanilla” (FDC ID 167575, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Ice Cream calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of ice cream has 341 calories and 200 g has 454. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 114 | 1.9 / 7.5 / 11 | 0.3 |
| 80 g — typical serving | 182 | 3 / 12 / 17 | 0.4 |
| 100 g | 227 | 3.7 / 15 / 22 | 0.5 |
| 150 g | 341 | 5.6 / 23 / 32 | 0.8 |
| 200 g | 454 | 7.4 / 30 / 43 | 1 |
| 250 g | 568 | 9.3 / 38 / 54 | 1.3 |
| 300 g | 681 | 11 / 45 / 65 | 1.5 |
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Ice Cream: calories by type
“Calories per 100 g” depends on the kind: fat level, variety, what's added. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-serve ice cream | 170 | 4 / 6 / 25 |
| Dairy ice cream | 181 | 3.3 / 10 / 20 |
| Crème brûlée ice cream | 210 | 3.5 / 12 / 22 |
| Soft ice cream with mix-ins | 210 | 4.5 / 7.5 / 33 |
| Chocolate ice cream | 220 | 4 / 12 / 26 |
| Ice cream | 227 | 3.7 / 15 / 22 |
| Ice cream cone | 288 | 4 / 16 / 33 |
| Chocolate-coated ice cream bar (lakomka) | 330 | 4 / 22 / 30 |
Calories in dishes with ice cream
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Ice Cream in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affogato | 90 g | 139 | ≈60 g |
| Mochi ice cream | 80 g | 195 | ≈34 g |
| Banana split | 290 g | 597 | ≈122 g |
| Brownie with ice cream | 140 g | 508 | ≈50 g |
| Oreo milkshake | 310 ml | 462 | ≈102 g |
| Chocolate fondant with ice cream | 150 g | 594 | ≈49 g |
| Chocolate milkshake | 320 ml | 410 | ≈102 g |
| Strawberry milkshake | 350 ml | 364 | ≈100 g |
How we count
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (wafer cup, 80 g) is 182 kcal — roughly 59 min of easy walking or 23 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Swaps for ice cream
Ice cream has a fair amount of sugar (20 g per 100 g), a lot of saturated fat (9.5 g per 100 g) and almost no fiber (0.5 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
Ice Cream vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Yogurt | 127 | 3 / 3.5 / 21 |
| Ice Cream | 227 | 3.7 / 15 / 22 |
| Maple Syrup | 260 | 0 / 0.1 / 67 |
| Pavlova | 260 | 3 / 12 / 36 |
| Honey | 304 | 0.3 / 0 / 82 |
| Marshmallows | 318 | 1.8 / 0.2 / 81 |
| Cheesecake | 321 | 5.5 / 22 / 27 |
Ice Cream: head-to-head comparisons
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of ice cream?
100 g of ice cream has 227 calories, with 3.7 g protein, 15 g fat and 22 g carbohydrates (0.5 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of ice cream?
A serving (wafer cup, 80 g) has 182 calories: 3 g protein, 12 g fat and 17 g carbs.
What are the macros of ice cream?
Per 100 g: 3.7 g protein, 22 g carbs and 15 g fat. By calories that's about 6% protein, 36% carbs and 58% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of ice cream?
About 59 min of easy walking or 23 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 182 calories in a serving (wafer cup, 80 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in ice cream?
Per 100 g, ice cream is richest in riboflavin (0.24 mg, 18% DV), vitamin B12 (0.39 mcg, 16% DV), vitamin A (118 mcg, 13% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 167575.
How much fiber is in ice cream?
100 g of ice cream has 0.5 g of fiber; a serving (wafer cup, 80 g) has 0.4 g — 2% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
How do the calories in ice cream change with the type?
Per 100 g it ranges from 170 kcal (soft-serve ice cream) to 330 kcal (chocolate-coated ice cream bar (lakomka)); ice cream is in between, at 227 kcal.
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