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How Many Calories in Vanilla Ice Cream?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 51 kcal | 1.4g |
| 100g | 180 kcal | 4.8g |
| 1 scoop | 119 kcal | 3.2g |
A vanilla ice cream contains 180 calories per 100g. A typical 1 scoop (66g) provides about 119 calories. Vanilla Ice Cream is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Vanilla Ice Cream Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (66g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8g | 3.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5g | 19.5g |
| of which Sugars | 22.1g | 14.6g |
| Fat | 4.8g | 3.2g |
| of which Saturates | 2.9g | 1.9g |
| Fibre | 0.3g | 0.2g |
| Sodium | 74.0mg | 49mg |
| Potassium | 208.0mg | 137mg |
| Calcium | 161.0mg | 106mg |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin A | 128.0µg | 84µg |
| Selenium | 2.0µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of protein (10% DV)
- A good source of carbohydrates (11% DV)
- Low in sodium (3% DV)
- A good source of calcium (12% DV)
- A good source of vitamin A (14% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 9% DV
- Protein: 10% DV
- Carbohydrates: 11% DV
- Fibre: 1% DV
- Fat: 6% DV
- Saturated fat: 14% DV
- Sodium: 3% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 12% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 14% DV
- Selenium: 4% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% DV
Useful for tracking vanilla ice cream
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in vanilla ice cream per 100g?
Vanilla Ice Cream contains 180 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is vanilla ice cream high in calories?
A 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream (66g) has around 119 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is vanilla ice cream good for weight loss?
Vanilla Ice Cream is fairly calorie-dense at 180 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 scoop provides about 119 calories.
How much protein is in vanilla ice cream?
Vanilla Ice Cream contains 4.8g of protein per 100g.
Is vanilla ice cream a good source of fibre?
Vanilla Ice Cream is relatively low in fibre at 0.3g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does vanilla ice cream compare to ice creams, breyers, no sugar added, butter pecan?
Vanilla Ice Cream has 180 calories per 100g, close to ice creams, breyers, no sugar added, butter pecan at 180 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of vanilla ice cream for 20g of protein?
With 4.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 417g of vanilla ice cream to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to vanilla ice cream by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Ice Cream (this page) | 180 kcal | 4.8g | 29.5g | 4.8g |
| Ice Creams, Breyers, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan | 180 kcal | 4.0g | 21.3g | 10.3g |
| Sauce, Peanut, Made From Coconut, Water | 179 kcal | 2.0g | 28.5g | 6.3g |
| Bread Stuffing, Cornbread, Dry Mix, Prepared | 179 kcal | 2.9g | 21.9g | 8.8g |
| Pasta, Gluten-free, Corn and Rice Flour, Cooked | 179 kcal | 3.2g | 38.0g | 1.0g |
| Supper Bakes Meal Kits, Savory Pork Chops with Herb Stuffing (pork Chop Not Included) | 181 kcal | 5.9g | 36.6g | 1.2g |
| Jellies, Reduced Sugar, Home Preserved | 179 kcal | 0.3g | 46.1g | 0.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.