Calories in soft serve ice cream
A typical serving of soft serve ice cream provides about 160 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 medium cone (100 g)
Calories
160kcal
Protein
3g
Carbs
22g
Fat
6g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 18 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
Aerated ice cream served directly from a machine at higher temperatures than traditional ice cream, giving it its iconic texture.
Nutritional benefits
- Less fat by volume than hard-pack ice cream
- Light texture and easy to eat
- Usually controlled portions
How to prepare it
- 1.Serve in a crunchy wafer cone
- 2.Dip in chocolate coating
- 3.Add multi-colored sprinkles
Lighter alternatives
Machine-dispensed frozen yogurt
Generally lower in calories and fat
Light milkshake
Similar texture, less sugar
Whipped frozen fruit
Naturally smooth texture
Healthy tip
Avoid sugary toppings to keep the cone's calories from doubling.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it so soft?
Because of air incorporated during freezing and immediate serving.
Is it nutritious?
It is a processed food; it provides calcium but mostly sugars.
Does it have eggs?
They rarely contain eggs; most are milk and whey-based mixtures.
Popular comparisons
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160 kcal vs 240 kcal
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