Ice Cream
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
221
Density
2.21kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.6g
Carbs / 100g
26.4g
Fat / 100g
11.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Ice Cream has 2.21 calories per gram (221 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Inch | 9 g | 20 |
| Slice | 66 g | 146 |
| Individual Container | 75 g | 166 |
| Scoop | 120 g | 265 |
| Small Ice Cream Cup | 120 g | 265 |
| Portion | 135 g | 298 |
| Cup | 135 g | 298 |
| Medium Ice Cream Cup | 240 g | 530 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 221 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.6 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs26.4 g / 100 g48% of calories
- Fat11.3 g / 100 g46% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Ice Cream is 4.1× less dense than Olive Oil (2.21 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about ice cream
- How many calories are in 100 grams of ice cream?
- Ice Cream contains 221 calories per 100 g, along with 3.6 g of protein, 26.4 g of carbohydrates, and 11.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of ice cream?
- Ice Cream has a calorie density of 2.21 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cubic inch of ice cream?
- One cubic inch of Ice Cream weighs about 9 g and provides roughly 20 calories.