Source: USDA FoodData Central · Vanilla, Regular · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 128mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 79µg | 9% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4µg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Net Carbs | Fat |
|---|
Vanilla ice cream. Premium (Ben & Jerry's): 260-320 kcal/100g. Gelato: 160 kcal. Sorbet: 130 kcal. Frozen yogurt: 120 kcal. Halo Top style: 80-110 kcal/100g.
Ice cream provides 128mg of calcium per 100g (12% DV). A two-scoop serving provides ~170mg (17% DV). While better calcium sources exist (Greek yogurt, milk, cheese), ice cream's calcium content is a genuine positive in what is primarily an indulgence food.
At 21g sugar per 100g, ice cream delivers rapid glucose and fructose into the bloodstream. A two-scoop serving contains ~27g — more than the WHO's recommended daily maximum. This rapid sugar load promotes insulin spikes and, combined with saturated fat, creates an unfavourable metabolic combination.
The calorie difference between a reasonable portion and a typical restaurant serving is enormous. One scoop (65g): 135 kcal. Two scoops in a waffle cone with hot fudge and whipped cream: 600-900 kcal. Measuring at home and eating mindfully is the most effective strategy for including ice cream in a balanced diet.
Protein ice creams (Halo Top: 80-110 kcal/100g, 10-15g protein), frozen yogurt (120 kcal), sorbet (130 kcal, no fat), and homemade banana 'nice cream' (90 kcal, no added sugar) allow ice cream-like satisfaction with significantly fewer calories.
Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.