Ice cream
Medium GI
GL 8.1 per piece (58 g) · GL 14 per 100 g
- A 1/2 cup (66 g) has about 137 kcal
- High in sugar: about 21 g per 100 g, most of it added
Ice cream has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (58 g) adds a glycemic load of 8.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #167575 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Ice cream
- GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g sugar free
Sugar free ice cream - High protein ice creamGI 38 · GL 6 per 100 g high protein
- Lactose free ice creamGI 60 · GL 14 per 100 g lactose free
- Pistachio ice creamGI 60 · GL 15 per 100 g pistachio
- GI 61 · GL 16 per 100 g chocolate
Chocolate ice cream - GI 60 · GL 16 per 100 g mint
Mint ice cream - Strawberry ice creamGI 60 · GL 16 per 100 g strawberry
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual cup (100 ml) | 58 g | 8.1 |
| 1 scoop | 60 g | 8.4 |
| 1/2 cup | 66 g | 9.2 |
| 1 serving (2/3 cup) | 88 g | 12.3 |
| 1 cup | 132 g | 18.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 207 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 21 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 4 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- A 1/2 cup (66 g) has about 137 kcal
- Dairy-based: about 128 mg calcium and 3.5 g protein per 100 g
- Moderate glycemic load for a sweet: about 14 per 100 g, lower than sorbet (about 20)
- High in sugar: about 21 g per 100 g, most of it added
- High in saturated fat: about 6.8 g per 100 g
- Energy-dense for a dessert: about 207 kcal per 100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ice cream?
Ice cream has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One piece (58 g) has a glycemic load of 8.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 14.
Is Ice cream good for people with insulin resistance?
Ice cream has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Sugar free ice cream.
Which form of Ice cream has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Ice cream in this database, Sugar free ice cream has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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