Sweets

Ice creams, strawberry

FDC 168810individual (3.5 fl oz) (58 g)

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Density 40 · +31 vs Sweets median

Strawberry ice cream scores 40 of 100, a Fair rating that ranks 4th of 60 in Sweets, well above the category's median score of 9. Its only notable nutrient is vitamin A at 11% DV, a good-tier mark likely tied to the dairy base and any added color.

It's a scooped dessert, served on its own or alongside pie and cake, with strawberry puree or pieces folded through a sweet cream base. An individual cup (58 g) reflects 8.4 g fat and 27.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g, and it runs high in saturated fat at 5.2 g per 100 g, standard for a cream-based frozen dessert.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.2 g · 6%Carb 27.6 g · 56%Fat 8.4 g · 38%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories192 kcal10%
Total fat8.4 g11%
Saturated fat5.2 g26%
Cholesterol29 mg10%
Sodium60 mg3%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Dietary fiber0.9 g3%
Sugars-
Protein3.2 g6%
Potassium188 mg4%
Calcium120 mg9%
Iron0.21 mg1%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C7.7 mg9%
Vitamin A96 µg11%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168810

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A11% DV

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Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density40 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g3.2 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g0.9 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g60 vs 41 median

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Strawberry ice cream churns a dairy base with strawberry puree, pieces, or flavoring folded in, giving it a pink hue and fruity sweetness layered over the richness of cream and sugar. It's served straight from the carton, scooped alongside pound cake or shortcake, blended into milkshakes, or paired with chocolate sauce for a classic sundae, and the fruit content can range from a light flavoring to visible strawberry chunks depending on the brand or recipe. It also softens quickly at room temperature, so it's often pulled from the freezer a few minutes before scooping to make serving easier.

A single individual cup (3.5 fl oz, 58 g) has 192 calories, 8.4 g fat, and 27.6 g carbohydrate, with sodium notably low at 60 mg and a small 11% of the daily value for vitamin A. Keep it in the coldest part of the freezer and press plastic wrap against the surface once opened to limit ice crystal formation, which keeps the texture smooth. As a dessert, it's best treated as an occasional treat portioned by the individual cup or a single scoop rather than an everyday food, and the pre-portioned cup size makes it easy to keep a serving in check.

Frequently asked questions about ice creams, strawberry

How many calories are in strawberry ice cream?

An individual 3.5 fl oz cup (58 g) has 192 calories.

Is strawberry ice cream low in sodium?

Yes, it has just 60 mg of sodium per individual cup serving.

How do you store ice cream to keep its texture?

Keep it in the coldest part of the freezer and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface once opened.

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