How many calories are in vanilla ice cream?
Calories in one scoop of ice cream
You might think of vanilla ice cream as a low-calorie dessert, because it's simpler and seems lighter than other flavoured ice creams.
The truth is, no matter what the flavour, ice cream still contains quite a few calories.
One regular scoop of plain vanilla ice cream will give you around 260 calories.
Cut your ice cream calories
If you're on a diet or trying to lose weight, you don't need to give up eating ice cream. You can still enjoy this creamy frozen delight by being smarter about your choices, here's how...
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Treat yourself to one scoop of ice cream occasionally.
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Resist pouring or sprinkling toppings on your scoop.
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Make your own ice cream at home so that you can control the sugar and milk content.
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