Calories in ice cream
Vanilla. 207 kcal (866 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Vanilla ice cream has 207 kcal (866 kJ) per 100 g, with its energy coming from a mix of sugar and dairy fat. A typical 100 g contains about 21 g of sugars and 11 g of fat, nearly two-thirds of it saturated. It provides some calcium, but its main contribution is energy rather than micronutrients.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 66 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 137 kcal | – |
| Energy | 572 kJ | – |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated | 4.48 g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.96 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.3 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 14.01 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Water | 40.3 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 77.9 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.396 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.132 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.198 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.198 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.158 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.077 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.383 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3.3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.257 µg | 11% |
| Choline | 17.2 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 84.5 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.059 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 9.2 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69.3 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 131.3 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 52.8 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.455 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.015 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.005 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup (1 scoop) | 66 | 137 | 572 | 2.3 | 15.6 | 7.3 |
| 1 cup | 132 | 273 | 1,143 | 4.6 | 31.2 | 14.5 |
Things worth knowing
- A half-cup scoop (66 g) has about 137 kcal (572 kJ), and a full cup about 273 kcal (1143 kJ). Scoops vary a lot in size, so weighing gives a far better estimate.
- Ice cream is churned with air, so the same volume can weigh quite different amounts from brand to brand. Dense premium styles weigh more per scoop and carry more energy.
- Rich or premium vanilla has about 249 kcal per 100 g with 16 g of fat. Light vanilla ice cream has about 180 kcal; it more than halves the fat, but extra sugar keeps the calories up.
- Chocolate ice cream is only slightly higher, at about 216 kcal per 100 g. Vanilla frozen yogurt is noticeably lower, at about 127 kcal per 100 g in USDA data.
Converting these figures
One 1/2 cup (1 scoop) of ice cream is 137 kcal, which is 572 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 115 g of ice cream to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 19095. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.