Calories in Gelato, chocolate
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Gelato, chocolate contains 251 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium ice cream cup (320 g) provides about 803 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in ice cream and frozen dairy desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 218 kcal per 100 g across 55 foods.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 19% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.4 g | 52% |
| Cholesterol C | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 57 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.8 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 17.4 g | |
| Protein C | 4.7 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 201 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.033 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.18 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 34.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 142 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 115 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 238 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.64 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 19% |
| Selenium C | 2.1 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein4.7 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars17.4 gin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 21 g)
- Fat17 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat10.4 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium57 mgin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 85 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.66 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 | 0.41 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.31 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.36 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 (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 31 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 198 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 4 mg |
| Theobromine C | 120 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Gelato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato, vanilla | 249 | 3.5 g | 22.3 g | 16.2 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 creams, chocolate, rich | 251 | 4.7 g | 19.8 g | 17 g |
| Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe | 225 | 4.1 g | 16.1 g | 16 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla, rich | 249 | 3.5 g | 22.3 g | 16.2 g |
| Mousse | 212 | 4.2 g | 16.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Cake, cream | 286 | 3.8 g | 30 g | 17 g |
| Dessert dip | 249 | 6 g | 22.5 g | 15 g |
| Haupia | 274 | 2 g | 23.5 g | 20.4 g |
| Ice creams, french vanilla, soft-serve | 222 | 4.1 g | 22.2 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in gelato?
100 g of gelato has 251 kcal. 1 medium ice cream cup (320 g): about 803 kcal. 1 small ice cream cup (160 g): about 402 kcal. 1 scoop (160 g): about 402 kcal.
How much protein is in gelato?
Gelato contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.1 g in 1 medium ice cream cup (320 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.9 g).
How many carbs are in gelato?
Gelato has 19.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 17.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gelato?
Gelato contains 17 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.4 g is saturated (52% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gelato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (22% DV), copper (19% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gelato?
100 g contains 57 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2705637. 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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