Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Arugula
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Arugula
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
arugula
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and arugula:
- Both vanilla ice cream and arugula are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Arugula has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Arugula is a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Arugula is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, arugula contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Arugula (Arugula, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and arugula has 88% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and arugula has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to arugula per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for arugula, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Arugula has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Arugula has 129% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and arugula has 90% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and arugula has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and arugula has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Arugula has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and arugula does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and arugula are high in Vitamin A. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for Vitamin A - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than arugula - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and arugula does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 361 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, arugula contains more folate. Both vanilla ice cream and arugula contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.437 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and arugula are high in calcium. Arugula has 25% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Arugula has 15 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Arugula is an excellent source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and arugula has 369mg 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,
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 1424 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 3555 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and arugula contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.17 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.17 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than arugula per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.13 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.132 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 Arugula (Arugula, raw) .
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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 arugula contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and arugula has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and arugula has 25 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or arugula better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or arugula have more carbohydrates?
By weight, arugula has 5.4 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or arugula contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and arugula are high in calcium. Arugula has 30% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or arugula contain more potassium?
Arugula is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.