Nutrition for Annie’s custard varies by size and mix-ins; a plain 1/2-cup serving typically lands near 200 calories.
Lower Range
Typical
Higher Range
Plain Vanilla Cup
- 4–5 oz kids size
- ~200–230 calories
- About 4–5 g protein
Lightest
One Mix-In
- Add cookie pieces or fruit
- +70–120 calories
- +8–12 g sugars
Balanced
Concrete With Two Mix-Ins
- Dense and heavy
- +200–300 calories
- +20–30 g sugars
Indulgent
Annie’s Custard Nutrition Facts: Sizes And Mix-Ins
Local menus rotate and recipes shift, so exact numbers for the Edwardsville shop aren’t posted publicly. You can still ballpark a cup using national frozen-custard data, then adjust for size and toppings.
Plain vanilla frozen custard sits near 200 calories per 1/2 cup with roughly 10–12 g fat, 17–20 g total sugars, and about 4–5 g protein. That pattern shows up across well-known brands and lab-based datasets, which makes it a handy anchor when a printed label isn’t available.
| Serving Size | Calories | Added Sugars |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Cup (4 oz / ~115 g) | 200–230 | 17–20 g |
| Small Cup (6–8 oz) | 300–420 | 26–34 g |
| Regular Cup (10–12 oz) | 500–630 | 43–51 g |
| Large Cup (14–16 oz) | 700–840 | 60–68 g |
Why the range? Air (overrun), butterfat, and egg yolks differ by brand. Frozen custard uses more egg yolk than standard ice cream and is churned with less air, which makes each ounce denser and often higher in calories by volume.
You’ll see that in public numbers used by dietitians: national labels for vanilla frozen custard hover near 200–210 calories per ~95–115 g, with sugars around 17 g and fat around 10 g. Those values match a typical 1/2-cup scoop reported in federal databases like USDA FoodData Central.
How To Estimate Your Cup At The Counter
Start With The Base
Ask for a weight or ounce size for your order. If staff can’t weigh it, use the cup label: a brimming 1/2-pint container is ~8 oz; a “kids” or “single” dish is often 4–5 oz. Multiply from a 1/2-cup baseline of ~200 calories and ~17 g sugars.
Add Mix-Ins And Sauces
Each spoon of candy, cookie dough, or fudge can add 60–120 calories and 8–15 g sugars. Nuts add calories too, but bring some protein and unsaturated fat. Fruit adds sweetness with fewer calories than caramel or chocolate syrup.
Watch Portion Density
Concretes are dense by design. Less air means more grams per spoon. If you’re tracking intake, split a concrete or ask for a half portion blended thick so it still eats like a treat.
What Sets Frozen Custard Apart
U.S. labeling rules require at least 1.4% egg yolk solids and at least 10% milkfat for a product sold as frozen custard. Ice cream can have less egg yolk and often more air, which lowers calories by volume and changes the texture.
That denser build explains the “creamy” feel and why a modest cup can be filling. It also explains why two shops serving the same ounce size can land at different calories.
How This Guide Builds Its Numbers
When a shop doesn’t post a label, it’s fair to lean on widely used references. Baselines come from federal datasets and long-running custard brands with public nutrition panels, then convert cleanly to common serving sizes you’ll see at the window.
For added sugars context, the FDA sets a Daily Value of 50 g per day on a 2,000-calorie diet; that’s the benchmark printed on modern Nutrition Facts labels. You’ll hit that number fast if a regular cup carries heavy sauce and candy, so sizing down or sharing makes a quick difference.
Calories, Sugars, And Fat: Where They Come From
Dairy Base
Milkfat and egg yolks drive texture and calories. A richer base leans toward the high end of the ranges in the first table, while a lighter base trims calories and saturated fat a bit.
Sugars
Sweetness comes from lactose in dairy and sugars added during the mix or in sauces. The FDA’s guidance on added sugars helps you read labels and set a ceiling that fits your day.
Mix-Ins
Cookie pieces, brownie chunks, peanut butter cups, and cookie dough drive most of the swing. A modest spoon of crushed cookies runs ~70 calories, while a swirl of hot fudge often adds 120+ calories.
| Mix-In Or Sauce | Typical Portion | Calories / Added Sugars |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Fudge | 2 tbsp | 120 kcal / 17 g |
| Caramel Sauce | 2 tbsp | 110 kcal / 16 g |
| Crushed Cookies | 1/4 cup | 70–120 kcal / 8–12 g |
| Cookie Dough Bites | 1/4 cup | 120–180 kcal / 12–18 g |
| Peanut Butter Cups | 2 tbsp pieces | 110–160 kcal / 9–14 g |
| Chopped Nuts | 2 tbsp | 90–120 kcal / 1–2 g |
| Strawberries | 1/4 cup | 15–25 kcal / 3–4 g |
| Banana Slices | 1/2 banana | 50–60 kcal / 7 g |
Smarter Orders Without Losing The Treat
Pick A Smaller Cup
A 4–5 oz dish scratches the itch and usually lands under 250 calories when left plain. If you love toppings, start small and add one spoon of your favorite.
Ask For One Mix-In, Light On Sauce
Dense candies and big sauce pours spike sugars. One mix-in plus a light drizzle keeps flavor and trims 100–200 calories fast.
Favor Fruit And Nuts
Fruit keeps sugars lower than fudge, and nuts bring staying power. A sprinkle of almonds or pecans adds texture and a little protein.
Share Or Split
Order one regular cup with two spoons, or split a concrete. Taste stays the same while totals drop.
Allergens And Ingredient Notes
Frozen custard contains milk and egg by definition. Many shops also handle peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and gluten-containing toppings in the same prep area. If you have allergies, ask staff to change gloves and scoopers and prepare your order from unopened containers.
Quick Reference: Why Your Numbers May Differ
Air And Weight
Two cups that look the same can weigh differently. Denser custard fits more grams in the same volume, which raises calories per cup even if the label reads the same per 100 g.
Flavor Base
Chocolate bases often run a few grams higher in sugars than vanilla. Peanut-butter bases add fat and calories but can cut sugars a touch.
Serving Style
Sundaes often carry whipped cream and syrup by default. Say “light sauce” or ask for toppings on the side, then add what you want, not what spills out of the pump.
Method And Sources
This guide leans on federal databases used in dietetics and brand panels for vanilla frozen custard. It also uses the FDA’s added-sugars Daily Value (50 g) for context on label reading. For a deeper dive into raw data, see USDA FoodData Central; for added sugars, see the FDA label guidance.