Vanilla ice cream: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in vanilla ice cream per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
204kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 204 calories:
- 48minWalking (5 km/h)
- 20minRunning (8 km/h)
- 24minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 28minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 204 |
| 1 cup (130 g) | 265 |
Can vanilla ice cream make you gain weight?
At 204 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with medium energy density: about 49 g gives 100 kcal.
One cup (130 g) has 265 kcal; the portion size decides how it fits your daily target.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Vanilla ice cream vs other foods in “Sweets and snacks”
It has 50% fewer calories than the average food in “Sweets and snacks” (405 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 204 kcal | 405 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of vanilla ice cream?
- 100 g has 204 kcal. That means about 49 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one cup of vanilla ice cream?
- One cup (130 g) has 265 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.