Coconut Ice Cream

Coconut ice cream is a tropical frozen dessert that uses coconut milk or coconut cream as its base, often sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla. It originates from Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, where coconut is a staple ingredient.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to coconut's natural saturated fats and added sugars, but it provides some dietary fiber and minerals like manganese and copper. A typical half-cup serving contains around 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Iron	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike dairy-based ice cream, coconut ice cream is naturally dairy-free and often vegan, making it a popular alternative for those with lactose intolerance. Its creamy texture comes from coconut's high fat content, which gives it a rich mouthfeel even without animal products.