Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Chives
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
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and chives:
- Both vanilla ice cream and chives are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Chive has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than vanilla ice cream.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chive contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and chive has 86% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 257% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and chive has 91% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and chive has 98% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chive has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 95 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 85% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than chive - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 708 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chive contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 105 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and chives are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 39% more calcium than chive - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 49% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.015 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and chives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.252 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 Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or chives better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 4.4 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or chives contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and chives are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 40% more calcium than chive - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.