Calories in Light ice cream sandwich, vanilla
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Light ice cream sandwich, vanilla contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (75 g) provides about 179 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 8% 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 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 15% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.2 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.7 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 209 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 37.3 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 20.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 81 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.79 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.39 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 22 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 119 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 204 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 2.9 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 30%
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
- Protein4.9 gin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 3.9 g)
- Fiber1 gabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars20.1 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 21 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium209 mgin the top quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 85 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.85 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 10 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 80 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 48.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 2 mg |
| Theobromine C | 88 mg |
| Folic acid C | 10 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Light ice cream sandwich
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light ice cream sandwich, chocolate | 243 | 4.9 g | 37.9 g | 8.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbler, cherry | 237 | 2.4 g | 38.1 g | 8.7 g |
| Light ice cream cone, chocolate, prepackaged | 227 | 5.3 g | 34.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Cake, torte | 241 | 3.3 g | 33.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Crisp, cherry | 234 | 3.1 g | 34.7 g | 9.6 g |
| Ice cream sundae, fruit topping | 221 | 2.7 g | 32.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Light ice cream cone, vanilla, prepackaged | 223 | 5.4 g | 34.2 g | 7.3 g |
| Cake or cupcake, Black Forest | 228 | 3.5 g | 31.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Cobbler, apple | 217 | 2.1 g | 33.6 g | 8.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in light ice cream sandwich?
100 g of light ice cream sandwich has 239 kcal. 1 sandwich (75 g): about 179 kcal.
How much protein is in light ice cream sandwich?
Light ice cream sandwich contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 sandwich (75 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 light ice cream sandwich?
Light ice cream sandwich has 37.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 20.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in light ice cream sandwich?
Light ice cream sandwich contains 8.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does light ice cream sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (16% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and copper (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in light ice cream sandwich?
100 g contains 209 mg of sodium, 9% 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 2705668. 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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