Food guide

Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chocolate ice cream for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 216 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	216 kcal	216 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.8 g	3.8 g	1.8 g
Carbohydrate	28.2 g	28.2 g	13.1 g
Fat	11 g	11 g	5.1 g
Fibre	1.2 g	1.2 g	0.6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chocolate ice cream, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	118 µg	118 µg	13%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.7 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0.2 µg	0.2 µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.3 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.042 mg	0.042 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	15%
Niacin	0.23 mg	0.23 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.055 mg	0.055 mg	3%
Folate	16 µg	16 µg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.29 µg	0.29 µg	12%
Pantothenic acid	0.55 mg	0.55 mg	11%
Choline	22.5 mg	22.5 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	109 mg	109 mg	8%
Iron	0.93 mg	0.93 mg	5%
Magnesium	29 mg	29 mg	7%
Phosphorus	107 mg	107 mg	9%
Potassium	249 mg	249 mg	5%
Sodium	76 mg	76 mg	3%
Zinc	0.58 mg	0.58 mg	5%
Selenium	2.5 µg	2.5 µg	5%
Copper	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	16%
Manganese	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	6%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Ice creams, chocolate

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chocolate ice cream?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Chocolate Ice Cream is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.