Canned Peach Half with Ice Cream
A simple yet classic dessert, this dish features a canned peach half, typically in syrup, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's a staple of American diners and home kitchens, offering a quick and refreshing treat. The combination of the sweet, soft fruit and cold, creamy ice cream is a timeless pairing.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from the peach syrup and ice cream, with a moderate amount of fat from the dairy. It provides some calcium and vitamins from the fruit and milk, but is best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence. A single serving generally ranges from 250 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This dessert is a nostalgic symbol of simple, comforting American food culture, often associated with summer and childhood. Nutritionally, it highlights how a fruit-based dessert can still be quite high in sugar, especially when using canned varieties in heavy syrup.
