Strawberry Ice Cream Soda
A Strawberry Ice Cream Soda is a classic American fountain drink that layers sweet strawberry syrup, carbonated water, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a tall glass. It's a bubbly, creamy treat that became popular in soda fountains across the United States during the mid-20th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate, high-sugar beverage with moderate fat from the ice cream, offering little protein. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, with most coming from added sugars and the ice cream's fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a nostalgic icon of American diner and soda fountain culture, representing a simpler era of social treats. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'fun food' that provides quick energy from sugar but minimal essential nutrients.
