Ice Cream
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
234
Density
2.34kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.9g
Carbs / 100g
20.8g
Fat / 100g
11.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Ice Cream has 2.34 calories per gram (234 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Cup | 77 g | 180 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 234 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.9 g / 100 g8% of calories
- Carbs20.8 g / 100 g41% of calories
- Fat11.7 g / 100 g52% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Ice Cream is 16× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.34 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Ice Cream is 5.1× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.34 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Ice Cream is 1.1× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.34 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about ice cream
- How many calories are in 100 grams of ice cream?
- Ice Cream contains 234 calories per 100 g, along with 3.9 g of protein, 20.8 g of carbohydrates, and 11.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of ice cream?
- Ice Cream has a calorie density of 2.34 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.5 cup of ice cream?
- One 0.5 cup of Ice Cream weighs about 77 g and provides roughly 180 calories.
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