Snacks & Sweets
Calories in Ice Cream (Vanilla)
A half-cup of vanilla ice cream has about 137 calories. The problem? Nobody eats half a cup. A real bowl is usually 1-1.5 cups (274-411 calories). Premium brands (Ben & Jerry's, Häagen-Dazs) can hit 300+ per half-cup due to higher fat content.
Per 100g
calories
Per serving
calories — ½ cup (66g)
Good to know
Measure it once. Just once. See what half a cup actually looks like — it's shockingly small.
Low-calorie ice cream brands (Halo Top, etc.) run 60-100 cal per half-cup. Worth trying.
Frozen banana blended until smooth tastes surprisingly close to soft-serve, at 100 cal per banana.
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| Dark Chocolate (70-85%) | 598 | 7.8g | 45.9g | 42.6g |
| Popcorn (Air-Popped) | 387 | 12.9g | 77.8g | 4.5g |
| Pizza (Cheese, Regular Crust) | 266 | 11.4g | 33g | 10.4g |
| French Fries | 312 | 3.4g | 41.4g | 14.7g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ice cream (vanilla)?
Ice Cream (Vanilla) contains 207 calories per 100 grams. ½ cup (66g) has approximately 137 calories, with 2.3g protein, 15.6g carbs, and 7.3g fat.
How can I accurately track ice cream (vanilla) calories?
The most accurate way is to weigh your portion on a food scale. Alternatively, you can use CalShot to snap a photo of your ice cream (vanilla) and get an AI-powered calorie estimate in seconds — no weighing or manual logging required.