You do get some calcium from ice cream. But you also get 230 calories per half cup, and that’s just for plain vanilla, no toppings.

Better Bet: Look for the slow-churned kind. It’s lower in fat, and many flavors have only 100 calories per half cup.

Medically reviewed by Adrienne Seitz, MS, RD, LDN, Nutrition — By SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD

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