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Calories in ice cream

A typical serving of ice cream (1/2 cup, 66 g) has about 137 calories. Per 100 g: 207 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 23.6 g carbs, 11 g fat. The same 100 g carries 0.7 g of fiber and 21.2 g of sugar. The energy comes from a mix of carbs, fat, and protein.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1/2 cup66 g137 kcal
1 cup132 g273 kcal
100 g100 g207 kcal

Macros per 100 g

3.5 g
Protein
23.6 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
0.7 g
Fiber
21.2 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

The half-cup serving on the carton is about 137 calories; most scoops are double that. On the energy-density scale, 207 kcal per 100 g puts ice cream at the moderate end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ice cream?

A typical serving (1/2 cup, 66 g) has about 137 calories, and 100 g has 207 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in ice cream?

There are 3.5 g of protein in 100 g of ice cream, which works out to about 2.3 g per serving (1/2 cup). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How much sugar is in ice cream?

Sugar comes to 21.2 g per 100 g, so 1/2 cup (66 g) delivers roughly 14 g. That sugar is already counted inside the calorie figures on this page.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 167575 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 167575 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.