How Many Calories in Ice Cream? All Brands Compared (2026)

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Ice cream calories per ½ cup serving: Enlightened = 80 cal, Halo Top = 90 cal, regular Breyers = 120 cal, Ben & Jerry's = 260 cal, Haagen-Dazs = 270 cal. The serving size trap: most people eat 1.5–2 cups (3–4 servings), converting a 130-cal treat into a 400–580 cal dessert. Dairy Queen Blizzard (medium) = 760–900 cal — a full meal's worth of calories.

📊 Quick Facts

•🍦 Regular ice cream (½ cup): 130–145 cal
•🍦 Halo Top / Enlightened: 80–90 cal — best light option
•🍦 Haagen-Dazs (½ cup): 270 cal — premium = 2x calories
•⚠️ DQ Blizzard (medium): 760–900 cal — a full meal
•⚠️ Ben & Jerry's full pint: 960–1,280 cal total
•✅ Fudgsicle bar: only 60 cal — best portioned treat
•💡 Tip: Pre-portioned bars prevent overeating vs scooping

Ice Cream Calories by Brand (½ cup)

Brand / Type (½ cup)	Calories	Sugar	Fat
Enlightened	70–90 cal	4–6g	3g
Halo Top	80–100 cal	6–8g	2.5g
Breyers Natural	120 cal	14g	4g
Ben & Jerry's	250–290 cal	24g	14g
Haagen-Dazs	270 cal	20g	17g
Gelato	170–200 cal	20g	8g
Sorbet (no fat)	110 cal	28g	0g

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How many calories are in ice cream?

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Ice cream calories (½ cup serving): regular vanilla = 140–145 cal, chocolate = 143 cal, strawberry = 127 cal, full-fat premium (Haagen-Dazs) = 270 cal, Ben & Jerry's = 250–290 cal, Halo Top = 80–100 cal, Enlightened = 70–90 cal, Breyers = 120 cal.

How many calories in a scoop of ice cream?

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One scoop of ice cream (typically 3–4oz, 85–113g): regular = 130–200 cal, premium = 200–300 cal, light = 80–120 cal. Restaurant and ice cream shop scoops are often larger (5–6oz): 220–360 cal per scoop. 'Small' sizes at Dairy Queen or Baskin-Robbins average 150–250 cal.

How many calories in a Dairy Queen Blizzard?

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Dairy Queen Blizzard calories (medium/21oz): Oreo Blizzard = 760 cal, Reese's = 830 cal, Cookie Dough = 840 cal, Chocolate Extreme = 900 cal, Small Oreo Blizzard = 480 cal, Mini = 280 cal. Blizzards are dessert meals, not side treats — a medium can exceed 25–40% of a day's calories.

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📋 Nutrition data based on USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary by brand, preparation method, and serving size. Not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always consult a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition guidance.