Ice Cream
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
217
Density
2.17kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.3g
Carbs / 100g
20.8g
Fat / 100g
13.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Ice Cream has 2.17 calories per gram (217 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 | 120 g | 260 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 217 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.3 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs20.8 g / 100 g38% of calories
- Fat13.3 g / 100 g55% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Ice Cream is 14× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.17 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Ice Cream is 4.7× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.17 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Ice Cream is 1.2× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.17 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about ice cream
- How many calories are in 100 grams of ice cream?
- Ice Cream contains 217 calories per 100 g, along with 3.3 g of protein, 20.8 g of carbohydrates, and 13.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of ice cream?
- Ice Cream has a calorie density of 2.17 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 120 g and provides roughly 260 calories.
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