Whether celebrating birthdays or special occasions, ice cream is usually on the table. Fattening though it can be, ice cream is an important part of our food culture so it's important to be able to indulge on occasion.
Calories
A small scoop of ice cream is roughly equivalent to a half cup. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a half cup of vanilla ice cream has 137 calories.
Variation
According to Baskin Robbins website, a 2-1/2 oz. scoop of its vanilla ice cream has 170 calories. Baskin Robbins tends to give customers large scoops, which might account for the higher number of calories.
Calcium
While ice cream is high in fat, it is also a good source of calcium. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a half cup serving of vanilla ice cream has 84 mg of this mineral, which satisfies 8 percent of an adult's daily need for calcium.
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