Calories in Ice cream, soft serve, vanilla
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Ice cream, soft serve, vanilla contains 180 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (175 g) provides about 315 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 14% 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 | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 22.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 128 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 26 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 161 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 208 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- 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
- Protein4.8 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 3.9 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars22.1 gabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 21 g)
- Fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium74 mgbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 85 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 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 | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat 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 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.099 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.57 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.07 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 | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 127 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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, 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, 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 creams, vanilla, light | 180 | 4.8 g | 29.5 g | 4.8 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, vanilla | 189 | 4.9 g | 31.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, vanilla, waffle cone | 193 | 5 g | 32.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry | 161 | 4.7 g | 26.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Vanilla | 173 | 4.8 g | 26 g | 5.6 g |
| Soft serve, blended with candy or cookies, from fast food | 176 | 4 g | 26.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla | 162 | 4.8 g | 25.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate | 196 | 5.1 g | 27.8 g | 7.2 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 180 kcal. 1 cup (175 g): about 315 kcal.
How much protein is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.4 g in 1 cup (175 g). About 11% 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 ice cream?
Ice cream has 29.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 22.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ice cream?
Ice cream contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% 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) (20% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV), Vitamin A (14% DV) and calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ice cream?
100 g contains 74 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, vanilla has 180 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 2705634. 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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