Calories in Light ice cream, vanilla
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Light ice cream, vanilla contains 174 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g) provides about 418 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 10% 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 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 14% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 12% 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 | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 85 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.4 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 14.3 g | |
| Protein C | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 107 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.5 µg | 21% |
| Choline C | 24.5 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 89 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 202 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.52 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein4.4 gabove the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 3.9 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars14.3 gin the lowest quarter of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 21 g)
- Fat6.1 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gbelow the median for ice cream and frozen dairy desserts (median 4.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.76 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.079 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 106 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 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 Light ice cream
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light ice cream, Creamsicle | 165 | 1.5 g | 32.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Light Ice Cream, soft serve, blended with cookie pieces | 169 | 4 g | 25.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Light Ice Cream, soft serve, blended with milk chocolate candies | 182 | 4 g | 26.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Light ice cream, NFS | 174 | 4.4 g | 25.4 g | 6.1 g |
| Light ice cream, chocolate | 180 | 4.3 g | 26.2 g | 6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trifle | 169 | 3.5 g | 23.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Crepe, chocolate filled | 170 | 4.9 g | 22.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Pudding, bread | 156 | 5.6 g | 23.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Crepe, fruit filled | 188 | 4.6 g | 26.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Firni, Indian pudding | 144 | 3.6 g | 25.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Puddings, tapioca, ready-to-eat | 130 | 2 g | 21.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat | 142 | 2.1 g | 23 g | 4.6 g |
| Pudding, chocolate, NFS | 142 | 2.1 g | 23 g | 4.6 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?
100 g of light ice cream has 174 kcal. 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g): about 418 kcal. 1 cubic inch (9.2 g): about 16 kcal. 1 scoop (120 g): about 209 kcal.
How much protein is in light ice cream?
Light ice cream contains 4.4 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.5 g in 1 medium ice cream cup (240 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ice cream and frozen dairy desserts, that is above the median (median 3.9 g).
How many carbs are in light ice cream?
Light ice cream has 25.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 14.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in light ice cream?
Light ice cream contains 6.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does light ice cream contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (21% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV), Vitamin A (12% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in light ice cream?
100 g contains 85 mg of sodium, 4% 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 2705665. 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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