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What Is Vanilla Ice Cream Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Vanilla Ice Cream is a dairy product. Discover the nutritional benefits and how vanilla ice cream can support your health goals.

Vanilla Ice Cream provides 136.6 calories, 2.3g protein, 15.6g carbohydrates, and 7.3g fat per serving 1/2 cup (66g). It is a source of Vitamin C (0.6mg per 100g) and can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Good source of calcium (128mg per 100g, 10% DV)

Vanilla Ice Cream Is Best For

Bone health

Things to Consider

  • Contains natural sugars — consume in moderation if watching sugar intake
  • Contains saturated fat (6.79g per 100g)

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per serving 1/2 cup (66g)

136.6

cal

15.6g

carbs

2.3g

protein

7.3g

fat

0.5g

fiber

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