Ingredient

Vanilla Ice Cream

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Vanilla ice cream is widely consumed as a standalone dessert. It is also frequently …

What it is

Vanilla ice cream is a popular frozen dessert made primarily from milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla flavoring. It is produced by churning these ingredients while freezing, which incorporates air and results in a smooth, creamy texture.

Why it's used

Vanilla ice cream is widely consumed as a standalone dessert. It is also frequently used as an accompaniment to other desserts, such as pies, cakes, and fruit, providing a sweet, cold, and creamy element.

Health notes

Vanilla ice cream is regulated by the FDA as a food product, not as a food additive. It typically contains saturated fat and added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and suggest limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate whole food products like ice cream.

Allergen info

Contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Vanilla Ice Cream

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Cedar Crest Specialties Inc. Ice Cream, Raspberry Twister Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 168kcal 2.0Protein 5.9Fat 26.7Carbs Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Birthday Cake Edible Cookie Dough With Vanilla Ice Cream Bites, Birthday Cake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 342kcal 2.6Protein 15.8Fat 42.1Carbs Bytelady Publishing Brownie Ice Cream Filled Cupcake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 336kcal 4.7Protein 14.8Fat 47.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Double Chocolate Smooth Vanilla Ice Cream Bars Covered With Velvety, Delicious Nougat And A Layer Of The Finest European Chocolate, Double Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving 421kcal 4.2Protein 30.5Fat 36.8Carbs Vanilla Mochi Premium Ice Cream Wrapped In Sweet Rice Dough, Vanilla Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Vanilla Mochi Premium Ice Cream Wrapped In Sweet Rice Dough, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 257kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 42.9Carbs Vanilla Bean & Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Vanilla Bean & Double Chocolate Chip Turkey Hill Dairy Inc. Vanilla Bean & Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Vanilla Bean & Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 317kcal 3.7Protein 13.4Fat 45.1Carbs Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough With Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bites, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 342kcal 2.6Protein 15.8Fat 44.7Carbs Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Birthday Cake Edible Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites, Birthday Cake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 342kcal 2.6Protein 15.8Fat 42.1Carbs Coolhaus O.G. Vanilla Double Chocolate Cookies & Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream Sammie Sandwich, O.G. Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 52% DV per serving 322kcal 4.6Protein 14.9Fat 41.4Carbs Thelma's LLC Vanilla Ice Cream With Snickerdoodle Cookies Sandwich, Vanilla Ice Cream With Snickerdoodle Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 74% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 324kcal 4.9Protein 14.1Fat 45.8Carbs Classic Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies + Tahitian, Vanilla Bean Sammie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Classic Vanilla Coolhaus Classic Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies + Tahitian, Vanilla Bean Sammie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Classic Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 333kcal 5.8Protein 14.9Fat 44.8Carbs Thelma's LLC Vanilla Ice Cream With Mini Snickerdoodle Cookies Sandwiches, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 328kcal 4.7Protein 14.1Fat 45.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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