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How much protein is in ice cream?
3.5 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 2.5 gIn 1 scoop (about 70 g).
- #153Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 855 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About ice cream
Ice cream is low in protein. Desserts made with milk or cream contain some dairy protein, but sugar and fat make up most of their weight.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
| KefirDairy | 3.8 g |
| Goat milkDairy | 3.6 g |
| Ice creamDairy dessert | 3.5 g |
| Millet (cooked)Grain | 3.5 g |
| Natural yogurtDairy | 3.5 g |
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FAQ
How much protein is in ice cream?
Ice cream has 3.5 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 scoop (about 70 g), gives you roughly 2.5 g.
Is ice cream high in protein?
Ice cream is low in protein. With 3.5 g per 100 g it ranks #153 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much ice cream do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 855 g of ice cream, which is far more than anyone eats in one go, so it isn't a practical way to get protein.
Would you have guessed 3.5 g? Two foods, one guess: higher or lower.
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