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Same-portion calorie comparison

Ice cream bowl: how many calories are in a 170 g serving?

These two 170 g Calk examples contain 232 and 440 kcal. Compare their ingredients and preparation.

Ice cream bowl: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 170 g portion, different choices: type and recipe of ice cream, enrichment, mix-ins, sauces and toppings, fruits, crunch. Calk puts two versions side by side.

Lower calorie 232 kcal 170 g 136 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +90%
Higher calorie 440 kcal 170 g 259 kcal per 100 g

Calories in half a scoop to three scoops of ice cream, by type

A quick comparison using the natural portion shown for each type.

Your estimate Regular 1 scoop 68 g Calories140 kcal Protein2.4 g Fat7.4 g Carbs15.9 g
TypePortionCalories
Regular1 scoop140 kcal
Light1 scoop122 kcal
Sugar-free1 scoop97 kcal
High-protein1 scoop78 kcal
Soft serve1 scoop122 kcal
Gelato1 scoop130 kcal
Sorbet1 scoop81 kcal
Oat1 scoop145 kcal
Almond1 scoop124 kcal
Coconut1 scoop135 kcal
Soy1 scoop121 kcal

Two Calk examples

The two versions compared on this page.

Lower calorie Calk card for Ice cream: 136 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 10/23/67 Higher calorie Calk card for Ice cream: 259 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 5/45/50

What causes the difference

In these two examples, the changes are: type and recipe of ice cream — light ice cream → regular ice cream, enrichment — added: extra creamy, mix-ins — chocolate chips → brownie pieces, sauces and toppings — added: chocolate sauce.

Mix-ins: Chocolate chips → Brownie piecesType: light ice cream → regular ice creamEnrichment: + Extra creamySauces & toppings: + Chocolate sauce
  • The ice cream itself differs modestly: about 180 kcal per 100 g for the light version and 208 for the regular version. Most of the gap comes from the toppings.
  • Brownie and extra cream bring the loaded sundae to about 250 kcal per 100 g.
  • Two tablespoons of chocolate sauce add roughly 100 kcal
  • A handful of fresh berries adds about 15 kcal.

Examples in this category

Examples of dishes and searches that fit this Calk category.

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FAQ

How many calories are in the two versions shown?
The two 170 g versions shown here contain 232 and 440 kcal.
Why do the two versions differ?
In these two examples, the differences are: type and recipe of ice cream — light ice cream → regular ice cream, enrichment — added: extra creamy, mix-ins — chocolate chips → brownie pieces, sauces and toppings — added: chocolate sauce.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Ice cream in Calk and choose what you actually ate. Calk calculates the result from those choices.

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