Spiders
"Spiders" is a classic Australian non-alcoholic soft drink, typically made by mixing a flavored syrup (like raspberry, lime, or cola) with lemonade or soda water and adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which fizzes and foams to create a "spider" effect. It is a beloved treat at fairs, milk bars, and home parties across Australia and New Zealand.
🍳 View the full Spiders recipe →
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-sugar, high-carbohydrate treat with moderate fat from the ice cream, providing quick energy but little else. A typical serving can range from 200 to 350 calories, depending on the syrup and ice cream portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name comes from the frothy, web-like foam that forms when the ice cream meets the carbonated drink, a playful visual that has made it a nostalgic icon of Australian childhood and summer.
AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms