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Chocolate Ice Cream has a low glycemic index of 55 (typical range 50 to 62). A serving of 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (66 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 216 calories, 3.8 g protein, 28.2 g carbohydrate (1.2 g fiber, 25.4 g sugars) and 11 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (66 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 18.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 25.4 g | 16.7 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 164 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Ice Cream | 52 | 9 |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | 51 | 8 |
| Low Fat Yogurt | 38 | 7 |
| Sheep Milk | 38 | 5 |
| Yogurt | 41 | 5 |
Chocolate Ice Cream has a glycemic index of 55, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (66 g) serving is 10, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of chocolate ice cream has a glycemic load of 10 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Chocolate Ice Cream has 216 calories per 100 g, and about 143 calories in a 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (66 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Ice creams, chocolate” (FDC 168809). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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