Ingredient

Chocolate Ice Cream

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Chocolate ice cream is primarily enjoyed as a dessert, either on its own or …

What it is

Chocolate ice cream is a popular frozen dessert made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and chocolate or cocoa. This mixture is churned while freezing to incorporate air and create a smooth, creamy texture.

Why it's used

Chocolate ice cream is primarily enjoyed as a dessert, either on its own or as a component of other sweet dishes. It is valued for its rich flavor, creamy consistency, and sweetness.

Health notes

As a food product, chocolate ice cream is regulated by the FDA. It typically contains added sugars and saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars and keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Consuming foods high in added sugars and saturated fat in excess can contribute to health concerns.

Allergen info

Chocolate ice cream contains milk, which is a major allergen. Depending on the specific formulation, it may also contain other major allergens such as soy (from chocolate), tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat (from inclusions).

Products containing Chocolate Ice Cream

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Nash Finch Company Frozen Dessert Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 298kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 28.6Carbs Thelma's LLC Handmade Ice Cream Sandwich, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 358kcal 6.9Protein 17.6Fat 45.9Carbs Loco Ventures, Inc. Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 237kcal 7.0Protein 12.3Fat 39.5Carbs Thelma's LLC Double Chocolate Sandwich, Double Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 96% DV per serving 324kcal 4.2Protein 14.1Fat 48.6Carbs Mehadrin Dairy Corporation Chocolate Eclair Ice Cream, Vanilla Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 283kcal 3.3Protein 18.3Fat 26.7Carbs 1AND8 INC Chocolate Ice Cream With Milk Chocolate Flakes, Chocolate Crush Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 268kcal 4.9Protein 17.1Fat 28.1Carbs Chocolate & Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Chocolate; Chocolate Chip Turkey Hill Dairy Inc. Chocolate & Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Chocolate; Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 325kcal 4.8Protein 13.2Fat 48.2Carbs Turkey Hill Dairy Inc. Decadent Delights Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 343kcal 4.4Protein 22.1Fat 30.9Carbs High Road Craft Ice Cream, Inc. Peanut Butter And Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich, Peanut Butter And Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 314kcal 6.4Protein 17.9Fat 35Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.