Regular Ice Cream: Traditional ice cream, made from cream, sugar, and flavorings, tends to be higher in calories. A 100 ml serving of regular vanilla ice cream typically contains around 200 calories.
Low-Fat Ice Cream: This version uses lower-fat dairy or alternative ingredients to reduce calorie content. A similar serving of low-fat vanilla ice cream contains approximately 130 calories.
Non-Dairy Ice Cream: Made from almond, soy, coconut, or other plant-based milks, non-dairy ice creams can vary widely in calorie content, depending on the brand and specific flavor.
Here are some examples:
Breyer's "traditional" milky vanilla ice cream has 170 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat and 19 grams of sugar per 2/3 cup.
Cosmic Bliss' coconut-based Madagascar vanilla bean has 250 calories per 2/3 cup serving, 18 grams of saturated fat, and 13 grams of sugar.
Sugar Content: The amount of sugar significantly impacts the calorie count. Ice creams with added candies, syrups, or high sugar content will have more calories.
Cream and Milk Fat: Higher fat content contributes to a creamier texture and higher calorie count. Premium ice creams with higher butterfat levels can contain more calories.
Mix-Ins and Toppings: Additions such as chocolate chips, cookie dough, caramel swirls, and nuts increase the overall calorie count. For example, a mini cup with cookie dough chunks might add an extra 50-100 calories.
