Ice cream calories: per scoop, by type and with toppings
Ice cream is a frozen dessert of cream, milk and sugar, and its calories move mostly with how many scoops you have and which type it is. A standard half-cup scoop of regular ice cream is light enough to enjoy without much fuss, but rich super-premium brands carry nearly twice the calories per scoop, and toppings like chocolate syrup add more on top. Set your scoops, pick the type, and add a topping to see your number.
Typical portion132 gCalories≈ 277 kcal
Quick answer
One scoop (1/2 cup) of regular ice cream is about 140 calories. A super-premium scoop is closer to 250, light or lowfat ice cream is around 110, and gelato about 160. So a typical two-scoop bowl of regular ice cream is roughly 280 calories before toppings.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Estimated result
Base · 2×Regular280 kcal
Topping: None0 kcal
Total280 kcal
- Protein5 g
- Fat14 g
- Carbs34 g
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FAQ
How many calories in a scoop of ice cream?
About 140 calories for a standard half-cup scoop of regular ice cream. A super-premium scoop is closer to 250, lowfat or light ice cream is around 110, and gelato about 160. A two-scoop bowl of regular ice cream is roughly 280.
How many calories in ice cream per 100 grams?
Regular ice cream is about 210 calories per 100 grams, with roughly 11 g of fat, 25 g of carbs and 4 g of protein. A half-cup scoop weighs around 66 g, which works out to about 140 calories.
Is gelato lower in calories than ice cream?
Per scoop, gelato is often a little lower than regular ice cream because it has less butterfat, landing near 160 calories. But gelato is denser, so a same-size scoop packs more in than airy ice cream — the type and the scoop size both matter more than the label alone.
Can SpoonCheck estimate ice cream from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps SpoonCheck judge how many scoops you have, how big they are, and any toppings like syrup or sprinkles, so you get a realistic estimate without measuring out cups.
Data source: USDA FDC 167575 (ice creams, vanilla) ~207 kcal/100g; per 1/2-cup scoop (~66 g) regular ~140 kcal. Premium / high-butterfat brands (e.g. denser super-premium scoop ~104 g) ~250 kcal; lowfat/light ice cream ~110 kcal per 1/2 cup; gelato (lower fat, denser) ~160 kcal per scoop. Topping adds: chocolate syrup (1 Tbsp) ~50 kcal, sprinkles (1 Tbsp) ~35 kcal, a small cake/sugar cone ~25 kcal. Values are approximate and vary by brand and scoop size.
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