Calories in Ice creams, vanilla, light
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Ice creams, vanilla, light contains 180 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving 1/2 cup (76 g) provides about 137 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 sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat I | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol I | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium M | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars I | 22.1 g | |
| Protein I | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 128 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C I | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D ? | 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% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.48 mg | 10% |
| 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 I | 161 mg | 12% |
| Iron I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 208 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese C | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium M | 2 µg | 4% |
| Fluoride C | 5.3 µg |
% 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 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.3 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars22.1 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat4.8 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium74 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.22 g |
Individual fatty acids (26)
| 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 |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 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 |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 127 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 4 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 59.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 755 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 448 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ice creams
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice creams, vanilla, rich | 249 | 3.5 g | 22.3 g | 16.2 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla | 207 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 11 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla, light, soft-serve | 126 | 4.9 g | 21.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, light | 187 | 5 g | 25.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Ice creams, french vanilla, soft-serve | 222 | 4.1 g | 22.2 g | 13 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, rich | 251 | 4.7 g | 19.8 g | 17 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate | 216 | 3.8 g | 28.2 g | 11 g |
| Ice creams, strawberry | 192 | 3.2 g | 27.6 g | 8.4 g |
| Ice creams, vanilla, light, no sugar added | 169 | 4 g | 21.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Ice creams, chocolate, light, no sugar added | 173 | 3.5 g | 26.8 g | 5.7 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla | 162 | 4.8 g | 25.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan | 180 | 4 g | 21.3 g | 10.3 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, soft serve, vanilla | 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 |
| Soft serve, blended with candy or cookies, from fast food | 176 | 4 g | 26.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate | 196 | 5.1 g | 27.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Banana pudding | 160 | 2.6 g | 28 g | 4.3 g |
| Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate, waffle cone | 200 | 5.2 g | 29.1 g | 7 g |
| Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe | 145 | 4.5 g | 22.8 g | 4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ice creams?
100 g of ice creams has 180 kcal. 1 serving 1/2 cup (76 g): about 137 kcal.
How much protein is in ice creams?
Ice creams contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 serving 1/2 cup (76 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is above the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in ice creams?
Ice creams 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 creams?
Ice creams 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 creams 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 creams?
100 g contains 74 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 167572. 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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