Calories in Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate
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Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate contains 222 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 cup (86 g) provides about 191 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.5 g | 37% |
| Cholesterol C | 91 mg | 30% |
| Sodium C | 61 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 21.2 g | |
| Protein C | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 162 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.61 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.095 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.048 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.5 µg | 21% |
| Choline C | 26 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 131 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 116 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 177 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.52 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese C | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium C | 3 µg | 5% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein4.1 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 0 g)
- Sugars21.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat13 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat7.5 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium61 mgbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.46 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.048 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.22 g |
| Leucine C | 0.35 g |
| Lysine C | 0.3 g |
| Methionine C | 0.091 g |
| Cystine C | 0.036 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.18 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.17 g |
| Valine C | 0.24 g |
| Arginine C | 0.17 g |
| Histidine C | 0.099 g |
| Alanine C | 0.16 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.3 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.75 g |
| Glycine C | 0.16 g |
| Proline C | 0.37 g |
| Serine C | 0.22 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 | 0.28 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.27 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 | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 151 µg |
| Retinol C | 159 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 29 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 5 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 59.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 2 mg |
| Ash C | 0.9 g |
| Theobromine I | 69 mg |
| Energy C | 930 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 589 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.7 g |
| Fat | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 24.7 g |
| Sodium | 71 mg |
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipped topping, fat free | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Whipped topping, sugar free | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Ice cream sundae cone | 254 | 3 g | 28.9 g | 14 g |
| Cheese substitute, mozzarella | 248 | 11.5 g | 23.7 g | 12.2 g |
| Ice cream sandwich | 237 | 4.3 g | 37.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Reddi Wip Fat Free Whipped Topping | 149 | 3 g | 25 g | 5 g |
| Ice cream cookie sandwich | 240 | 3.7 g | 39.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Whipped topping, frozen, low fat Frozen | 224 | 3 g | 23.6 g | 13.1 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 222 kcal. 0.5 cup (86 g): about 191 kcal.
How much protein is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 4.1 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 0.5 cup (86 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in ice cream?
Ice cream has 22.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 21.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.5 g is saturated (37% 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 Vitamin B12 (21% DV), Vitamin A (18% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (10% DV) and calcium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ice cream?
100 g contains 61 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, soft serve, chocolate has 222 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 173465. 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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