Ice cream, vanilla, with additional ingredients
Common food
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A creamy, frozen dessert of vanilla ice cream enhanced with additional ingredients like cookie dough, fudge swirls, or candy pieces. It offers a rich, smooth base with contrasting textures and a balanced sweet flavor. At 242 kcal per 100g, it provides a quick energy boost from its 30.51g of carbohydrates.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the delightful contrast of smooth ice cream with crunchy, chewy, or gooey mix-ins, creating a multi-texture experience. It's a beloved treat for celebrations, movie nights, and as a nostalgic comfort food across many cultures.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (25.33g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, and the added ingredients often increase saturated fat and calories. To counteract this, practice portion control by choosing a single scoop, and pair it with a source of protein or fiber (like nuts or fruit) to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some protein (3.67g) for muscle support
- Can be a source of calcium from its dairy base
- Offers a quick mood boost and comfort food appeal
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💡 Did you know?
The 'additional ingredients' in ice cream are often suspended in the mix using stabilizers like guar gum to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the container during freezing.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 53.0 g |
| Energy | 242 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 118 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.61 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 107 mg |
| Potassium, K | 209 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 105 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.76 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.60 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 24.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.37 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 103 ug |
| Retinol | 101 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 16.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.5 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.33 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.28 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.0 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.40 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 38.0 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 1.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 30.0 mg |
FAQ
What's the difference between 'vanilla with additional ingredients' and regular vanilla ice cream?
Regular vanilla ice cream is a smooth, uniform flavor. The 'with additional ingredients' version has mix-ins like cookie dough, brownie pieces, fruit, or candy swirled or blended into the base.
Is this a good source of protein?
While it contains some protein (3.67g per 100g) from milk, it's not considered a high-protein food. The primary nutrients are carbohydrates and fat.
How can I enjoy it without overdoing the sugar?
Opt for a smaller portion (like one scoop), choose versions with less sugary mix-ins, or enjoy it as an occasional treat. Pairing it with a handful of nuts can also help balance the snack.