Ice cream is an ideal food for people of all ages – it is positively good for anyone who eats it. A high milk content stands out among its many qualities, providing it with significant nutritional value and making it an appropriate food item for anyone, like children and teenagers, requiring a protein-rich diet.

Rich in calcium, milk- and cream-based ice creams are a good option for people who need this mineral, especially those who do not normally drink milk. One hundred grams of ice cream made from milk or cream provides between 10-20 percent of the daily recommended supply of calcium. Pregnant women or nursing mothers (physiological situations which require a higher intake of calcium) would do equally well to include a moderate amount of ice cream in their diet.

Other micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals) present in ice cream must not be overlooked either. In the case of vitamin B2, 100 g of ice cream can cover between 10-15 percent of daily requirements. Finally, from a nutritional standpoint, one of the best things about ice cream is that it is low in sodium.