Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Brussels 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
brussels 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 brussels sprouts:
- Both vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium.
- Brussels sprout has 62% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and brussels sprout has 79% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 68% |
| Fat | 48% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 62% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 443% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and brussels sprout has 90% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 140 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 211% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 589 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 205% more calcium than brussels sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 14 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.099 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.046 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 210% more calcium than brussels sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Brussels sprout is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.