Sprite Float
A Sprite Float is a simple, refreshing beverage made by pouring chilled lemon-lime soda over scoops of vanilla ice cream, creating a creamy, fizzy treat. It's a popular homemade dessert drink found in many Western households and casual eateries, requiring no special preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat treat, providing quick energy from sugars and fat from the ice cream, with minimal protein. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on the portion sizes of soda and ice cream used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The float is a classic example of a 'spider' or 'ice cream soda,' a cultural staple of American soda fountain nostalgia, and its appeal lies in the contrasting textures of creamy ice cream and bubbly carbonation.
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