Calories in Ice cream, NFS
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Ice cream, NFS contains 221 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g) provides about 530 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts on FoodFactly (218 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 221 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol C | 42 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 22.9 g | |
| Protein C | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 112 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.39 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.8 µg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 25.3 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 124 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 106 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 203 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.72 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.043 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 1.9 µg | 3% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein3.6 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 3.9 g)
- Fiber0.8 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars22.9 gabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 21 g)
- Fat11.3 gabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium90 mgabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 85 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 18 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 110 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 1 mg |
| Theobromine C | 12 mg |
| Folic acid C | 1 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, light, soft serve, chocolate | 141 | 3.4 g | 23.2 g | 3.7 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice cream cone, NFS | 229 | 3.8 g | 28.5 g | 11.1 g |
| Ice cream cone, scooped, vanilla, waffle cone | 218 | 3.8 g | 27.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla | 207 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 11 g |
| Ice cream cone, scooped, vanilla | 215 | 3.7 g | 25.8 g | 10.8 g |
| Ice cream cone, scooped, chocolate | 224 | 4 g | 30.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate | 216 | 3.8 g | 28.2 g | 11 g |
| Ice cream sundae, NFS | 243 | 3.7 g | 31.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Ice cream sundae, hot fudge topping | 243 | 3.7 g | 31.9 g | 11.2 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 221 kcal. 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g): about 530 kcal. 1 cubic inch (9.2 g): about 20 kcal. 1 slice (66 g): about 146 kcal.
How much protein is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.6 g in 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, that is below the median (median 3.9 g).
How many carbs are in ice cream?
Ice cream has 26.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 22.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (34% 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 Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV), Vitamin B12 (16% DV) and Vitamin A (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ice cream?
100 g contains 90 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ice cream have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, ice cream, NFS has 221 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705629. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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