
Vanilla ice cream nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 132 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.6g7% of calories
- Carbs31g46% of calories
- Fat15g48% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Vanilla ice cream (1 cup, 132 g) has 273 calories, with 4.6 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in riboflavin (b2) (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (21% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 45% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Vitamin B1221%
- Phosphorus20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Pantothenic acid15%
- Calcium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat45%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (132 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 156 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 34 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 169 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 139 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 25 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 20 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 153 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 273 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vanilla ice cream?
One serving of Vanilla ice cream (1 cup) has 273 calories, which works out to 207 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Vanilla ice cream high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Vanilla ice cream keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vanilla ice cream?
106 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Vanilla ice cream?
28 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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