Ice cream not only tastes good, it is also high in calcium which is good for building and maintaining healthy bones. Ice cream and dairy foods as a whole also contain many essential nutrients, vital for our well being.
Ice cream may also have cream added to enhance the creamy flavour and texture.
Ice Cream is a relatively high energy food containing about 5% protein as well as calcium and phosphuros.
The amount of air in ice cream, which is incorporated during whipping, will affect the weight and the nutritional value of ice cream.