Purple Cow

A Purple Cow is a classic American ice cream float made by combining grape soda with vanilla ice cream, creating a fizzy, creamy, and sweet treat. It typically consists of just two ingredients: grape-flavored carbonated soda and a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. This nostalgic dessert is a staple of diners, soda fountains, and backyard barbecues across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and added sugars, with minimal protein or essential nutrients. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, primarily from sugar and fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	42 g
Sodium	95 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Magnesium	15 mg

Per 1 serving (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Purple Cow is a cultural icon of mid-20th century American soda fountain culture, representing simple, playful indulgence. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'sometimes food'—a fun, occasional treat rather than a source of sustenance.