The Ice Cream Weight Truth
500+ searches/month⚠️ Warning: Ice cream contains 25-100% air ("overrun"), making it LIGHTER than water!
How Many Grams is 1 Pint of Ice Cream by Brand (2025 Data)
| Brand | Container | Weight (g) | Calories/Pint | Air Content | Truth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍦 Ben & Jerry's | 1 Pint (16oz) | 428g | 1,080 | 25-30% | TRUE PINT |
| 🍨 Häagen-Dazs | 14oz ⚠️ | 392g | 980 | 20% | SHRUNK 2009 |
| 🇮🇹 Talenti | 1 Pint (16oz) | 428g | 720 | 15-20% | GELATO |
| 🥄 Halo Top | 1 Pint (16oz) | 360g | 320 | 80-100% | LIGHT |
🔬 Why 1 Pint Ice Cream Isn't 473 Grams
Understanding "Overrun" (Air Content)
- Super Premium (20-30%): Dense, rich - Häagen-Dazs, Jeni's
- Premium (25-50%): Creamy, balanced - Ben & Jerry's, Talenti
- Regular (80-100%): Standard, affordable - Breyers, Edy's
- Economy (100-120%): Budget, airy - Store brands
Legal Note: FDA allows up to 100% overrun for "ice cream." Above that, it must be labeled "frozen dairy dessert."
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 1 pint of ice cream not 473 grams?
Ice cream contains air (called "overrun"). Premium ice cream has 25-30% air, making 1 pint weigh 428g instead of 473g (water weight). Light ice cream can have 100% air, weighing only 360g per pint.
How much does Ben & Jerry's pint weigh?
A full pint of Ben & Jerry's weighs 428 grams. This is consistent across all their flavors because they maintain 25-30% overrun (air content) as a premium ice cream standard.
Is Häagen-Dazs still a full pint?
No! Häagen-Dazs reduced their containers from 16oz (1 pint) to 14oz in 2009. A 14oz container weighs 392g, which is 3/4 of a true pint. They kept the price the same (shrinkflation).