 For so many, a scoop or two of delicious ice cream is a favorite dessert. But I bet you didn't realize that it actually has some important macronutrients that our bodies need, like protein and fat, as well as the benefits of calcium. Now obviously we don't want to overdo it with the toppings. The extra toppings tend not to have much nutritional value and typically contain a lot of sugar. But here's my take as a doctor and a nutritionist.