How many carbs are in ice cream?
1 slice of ice cream contains about 17.4g of carbohydrate, 16.9g net carbs after subtracting 0.5g of fiber, 2.4g of protein, and 146 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (9.2g) | 2.4g | 0.1g | 2.4g |
| 1 slice (66g) | 17.4g | 0.5g | 16.9g |
| 1 individual container (75g) | 19.8g | 0.6g | 19.2g |
| 1 small ice cream cup (120g) | 31.6g | 1g | 30.7g |
| 1 scoop (120g) | 31.6g | 1g | 30.7g |
| 1 cup (135g) | 35.6g | 1.1g | 34.5g |
Net carbs in ice cream
1 slice of ice cream contains 16.9g of net carbs — total carbs (17.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.5g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for ice cream (per 100g)
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 26.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 22.9g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Fat: 11.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341032). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in ice cream?
1 slice of ice cream contains about 17.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.5g of fiber, the net carbs are about 16.9g.
How many net carbs are in ice cream?
Net carbs in 1 slice of ice cream are about 16.9g — that is total carbs (17.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.5g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is ice cream good for diabetics?
Ice cream contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is ice cream keto-friendly?
Whether ice cream fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 slice) provides about 16.9g of net carbs.