Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla ice cream
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and apple:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and apple has 75% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to apple per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for apple, 2:96:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 96% |
| Fat | 48% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple has 41% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 243% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and apple has 51% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 12 times more protein than apple - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and apple has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Apple has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has 667% more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than apple - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than apple - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and apple contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than apple - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and apple contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 86% more potassium than apple - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both vanilla ice cream and apple contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 27 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 29 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.009 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.043 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple has 40% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or apple contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than apple - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.