Italian ice is a frozen dessert made of flavored, shaved ice with syrup. It is low in fat but high in sugar and calories. A 4oz serving contains around 100 calories and 5% of daily calories for a 2,000 calorie diet. While lower in calories than ice cream, all calories in Italian ice come from carbohydrates with no fiber. It provides 23g of sugar and 24g of carbs per serving but lacks significant vitamins or minerals beyond flavoring. Italian ice can be purchased wholesale from suppliers as a lower fat alternative to frozen desserts for those watching their diet.