Food guide

Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of vanilla ice cream for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 207 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	207 kcal	207 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.5 g	3.5 g	1.7 g
Carbohydrate	23.6 g	23.6 g	11.4 g
Fat	11 g	11 g	5.3 g
Fibre	0.7 g	0.7 g	0.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of vanilla ice cream, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	118 µg	118 µg	13%
Vitamin C	0.6 mg	0.6 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0.2 µg	0.2 µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.041 mg	0.041 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.24 mg	0.24 mg	18%
Niacin	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.048 mg	0.048 mg	3%
Folate	5 µg	5 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.39 µg	0.39 µg	16%
Pantothenic acid	0.58 mg	0.58 mg	12%
Choline	26 mg	26 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	128 mg	128 mg	10%
Iron	0.09 mg	0.09 mg	<1%
Magnesium	14 mg	14 mg	3%
Phosphorus	105 mg	105 mg	8%
Potassium	199 mg	199 mg	4%
Sodium	80 mg	80 mg	3%
Zinc	0.69 mg	0.69 mg	6%
Selenium	1.8 µg	1.8 µg	3%
Copper	0.023 mg	0.023 mg	3%
Manganese	0.008 mg	0.008 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Ice creams, vanilla

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat vanilla ice cream?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Vanilla Ice Cream is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.