Group · Sweet foods
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is an essential frozen dessert, made from milk, cream, sugar and cocoa or melted chocolate. Creamy and indulgent, it comes in dark chocolate or milk chocolate versions, or enriched with chips and cookie pieces. With 191 kcal per 100 g, it provides around 26.1 g of carbohydrate, 8.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of protein. It is a sweet treat that has a place in a balanced diet as long as it is enjoyed in moderation. Loved in summer and in every season, it belongs to the big family of frozen desserts, alongside sorbets and sundaes, and remains above all an occasional pleasure.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 191 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 800 kJ |
| Protein | 2,5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26,1 g |
| Fat | 8,4 g |
| Fibre | 1,2 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Vitamin B20,41 mg29 %
- Vitamin B120,43 µg17 %
- Phosphorus95,7 mg14 %
- Vitamin A99,5 µg12 %
- Potassium190 mg10 %
- Calcium74 mg9 %
- Manganese0,11 mg6 %
- Vitamin B50,31 mg5 %
See the other 13 nutrients
- Vitamin B910 µg5 %
- Vitamin B10,05 mg4 %
- Vitamin E0,48 mg4 %
- Magnesium14,3 mg4 %
- Zinc0,35 mg4 %
- Vitamin B60,05 mg3 %
- Copper0,03 mg3 %
- Omega-6 LA0,25 g3 %
- Total omega-30,05 g2 %
- Omega-3 ALA0,03 g2 %
- Iron0,14 mg1 %
- Vitamin K10,59 µg1 %
- Vitamin B30,07 mg0 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
To enjoy chocolate ice cream without overdoing it, go for a sensible portion of 50 to 80 g, which is one to two scoops. At this amount, the calorie intake stays contained and the pleasure is intact. Serve it slightly softened, taken out a few minutes before eating, to bring out the full intensity of the cocoa.
- Tasty pairings: serve it with fresh fruit (raspberries, pear, banana) to add fibre and ease the sugary feel, or drizzle a little maple syrup over it, sparingly.
- Storage: keep it tightly closed in the freezer at -18 °C and avoid cycles of thawing and refreezing, which spoil the texture and encourage ice crystals to form.
- Ideal timing: as a dessert after a light meal or as an afternoon treat, rather than late in the evening.
In terms of nutrition facts, chocolate ice cream contains added sugars and dairy fat, which explain its energy density. Its glycaemic index is moderate to high depending on the recipe. If you are watching your weight, think of it as an occasional sweet rather than an everyday product, and compare it with lighter alternatives such as a lemon sorbet or frozen yoghurt, which are generally lower in fat.
For active people, chocolate ice cream can serve as an occasional post-workout snack: its carbohydrate helps to replenish glycogen stores and its dairy protein contributes modestly to muscle recovery. It does not, however, replace a proper nutrition strategy. For snacks better suited to training, take inspiration from these protein snack ideas, which combine a good ratio of protein to carbohydrate. When cutting or losing weight, keep it for controlled treats.
This sweet belongs to the broad category of sugary foods, which also includes vanilla ice cream cones, sundaes and chocolate bars. If you want to see where chocolate ice cream sits against other desserts and manage your energy intake better, see the food calorie table. The golden rule stays simple: an indulgent food is best enjoyed fully when eaten in moderation, as part of a generally balanced and varied diet.