Calories in Ice cream, light, soft serve, chocolate
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Ice cream, light, soft serve, chocolate contains 141 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (298 g) provides about 420 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for copper, 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 10% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Trans fat L | 0.17 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 64 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 23.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 19.5 g | |
| Protein L | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.096 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.26 µg | 11% |
| Choline C | 10.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 134 mg | 10% |
| Iron L | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 207 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese C | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 2.3 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 24%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars19.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat3.7 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium64 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.098 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.081 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.93 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 90 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 26 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 68.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.88 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy L | 590 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 336 IU |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ice cream
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce | 265 | 5.3 g | 40 g | 9.3 g |
| Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate | 222 | 4.1 g | 22.2 g | 13 g |
| Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered | 331 | 4.1 g | 24.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Ice cream, NFS | 221 | 3.6 g | 26.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Ice cream, vanilla, with additional ingredients | 242 | 3.7 g | 30.5 g | 11.8 g |
| Ice cream, chocolate, with additional ingredients | 249 | 3.9 g | 34.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Ice cream, soft serve, vanilla | 180 | 4.8 g | 29.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Ice cream, fried Cooked | 282 | 3.9 g | 32.8 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk shakes, thick chocolate | 119 | 3.1 g | 21.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Milk shakes, thick vanilla | 112 | 3.9 g | 17.8 g | 3 g |
| Reddi Wip Fat Free Whipped Topping | 149 | 3 g | 25 g | 5 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 10 grams protein per 8 ounce | 102 | 4.4 g | 19.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 10 grams protein per 8 ounce, fortified with vitamin D | 102 | 4.4 g | 19.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, low fat,9 g protein/8 oz | 99 | 4 g | 18.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 9 grams protein per 8 ounce, fortified with vitamin D | 99 | 4 g | 18.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Yogurt, fruit variety, nonfat | 95 | 4.4 g | 19 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ice cream?
100 g of ice cream has 141 kcal. 1 medium (298 g): about 420 kcal.
How much protein is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in 1 medium (298 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in ice cream?
Ice cream has 23.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 19.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ice cream contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (11% DV), calcium (10% DV) and Vitamin A (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ice cream?
100 g contains 64 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ice cream have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, ice cream, light, soft serve, chocolate has 141 kcal, while ice cream, fried has 282 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171293. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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