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Vanilla Ice Cream has a low glycemic index of 51 (typical range 46 to 56). A serving of 1 serving 1/2 cup (66 g) has a glycemic load of 8, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 207 calories, 3.5 g protein, 23.6 g carbohydrate (0.7 g fiber, 21.2 g sugars) and 11 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 serving 1/2 cup (66 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 21.2 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 53 mg |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 131 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Low Fat Yogurt | 38 | 7 |
| Sheep Milk | 38 | 5 |
| Yogurt | 41 | 5 |
| Milk | 39 | 5 |
| Eggnog | 48 | 4 |
Vanilla Ice Cream has a glycemic index of 51, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 serving 1/2 cup (66 g) serving is 8, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of vanilla ice cream has a glycemic load of 8 (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.
Vanilla Ice Cream has 207 calories per 100 g, and about 137 calories in a 1 serving 1/2 cup (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, vanilla” (FDC 167575). 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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