Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop): calories and sugar by portion and age

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop), one scoop of vanilla gelato with a wafer in a white bowl, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) at 6% of an adult’s daily calories, 3% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 3.1 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)? It contains 118 kcal, 4.5g of fat (3.3g saturated), 16g of sugar and 0.1g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Energy	118 kcal
Fat	4.5g
of which saturates	3.3g
Carbohydrate	17g
of which sugars	16g
Fibre	0.1g
Salt	0.1g
Protein	2.6g

Nutrition figures are Pizza Express UK published data (September 2026), per portion as served and before any extra toppings or dips. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 118 kcal, which is 6% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 4.5g of total fat, of which 3.3g is saturated, 16g of sugar, 0.1g of salt, 2.6g of protein and 0.1g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 3.3g represents 16% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Pizza Express publishes figures per portion and per 100g, which puts this portion at about 61g, or 193 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 12g of free sugar per standard serving (3.1 teaspoons). Pizza Express publishes a total sugar figure of 16g. Boone deducts an estimated 3.4g of naturally occurring milk sugar, leaving 12g of free sugar. Moderate sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	12g 41%	12g 41%	12g 41%	12g 52%	12g 65%

Teaspoons: 3.1 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Pizza Express UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 0.1g of salt per standard serving. Low salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	0.1g 2%	0.1g 2%	0.1g 2%	0.1g 2%	0.1g 3%

Calories in Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 118 kcal per standard serving. Low calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Portion	Adult (female) 2,000 kcal	Adult (male) 2,500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1,936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1,553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1,291 kcal
Per portion	118 kcal 6%	118 kcal 5%	118 kcal 6%	118 kcal 8%	118 kcal 9%

Saturated fat in Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 3.3g of saturated fat per standard serving. Moderate saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	3.3g 16%	3.3g 11%	3.3g 16%	3.3g 18%	3.3g 21%

Fibre in Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 0.1g of fibre per standard serving. Little fibre

Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6. Most people in the UK fall well short. The table below shows how much of a day’s fibre this serving provides.

Fibre by portion: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 25g	Age 7 to 10 20g	Age 4 to 6 15g
Per portion	0.1g 0%	0.1g 0%	0.1g 0%	0.1g 1%	0.1g 1%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

12g counts as free sugar. Boone deducts 3.4g as the natural milk sugar (lactose), estimated at 1.3 g per gram of milk protein. That leaves 3.1 teaspoons.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Allergens at a glance

Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains cereals containing gluten (wheat in wafer), soya and milk. Pizza Express says it may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts. Pizza Express lists it as suitable for vegetarians.

Allergen information: Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat in wafer)
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Peanuts	May contain traces
Soya	Contains
Milk	Contains
Tree nuts	May contain traces
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Sulphites	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Molluscs	Not present

Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = Pizza Express flags a significant risk of cross-contamination where the ingredient is made. Pizza Express kitchens handle all 14 major allergens, so no dish can be guaranteed allergen free. Always tell the team about an allergy when you order.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

Boone calculates that a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 118 kcal, which is 6% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 9% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

A Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 16g of sugar, of which Boone counts 12g as free sugar, or about 3.1 teaspoons. That is 41% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 65% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

A Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 3.3g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 16% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 11% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

A Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 0.1g of salt. Boone calculates that as 3% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2% of an adult’s 6g limit.

How much fibre is in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

A Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 0.1g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 0% of an adult’s 30g daily target and 1% of the 15g target for a child aged 4 to 6. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

How much protein is in a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop)?+

A Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) contains 2.6g of protein, which Boone calculates as 5% of a 50g adult daily target.

Is a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) classed as less healthy?+

Under the government’s 2018 nutrient profiling model a Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) scores 17. The model classes a food scoring 4 or more as less healthy, so this item would be. The 2018 model is published but not yet used for advertising rules. Pizza Express does not publish fruit, vegetable, nut or seed content, so Boone scores that component as zero.

Is the Pizza Express Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) vegetarian?+

Pizza Express lists the Vanilla Gelato (1 scoop) as suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.