Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Bean Sprouts
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
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has 75% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Bean sprout has more niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- 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 Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and bean sprout has 86% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for bean sprouts, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 63% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprout has 75% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has 157% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and bean sprout has 81% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and bean sprout has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bean sprout has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 21 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 109 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 885% more calcium than bean sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 911% more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 34% more potassium than bean sprout - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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 bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.016 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Vanilla Ice Cream or Bean Sprouts .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or bean sprouts better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has 80% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or bean sprouts contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than bean sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.