Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Cranberry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Cranberry Juice
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
cranberry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and cranberry juice:
- Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate 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 Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and cranberry juice has 78% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cranberry juice per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for cranberry juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 95% |
| Fat | 48% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice has 48% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has 600% more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and cranberry juice has 43% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 797% more protein than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and cranberry juice has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cranberry juice has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 58 times more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and cranberry juice contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 158% more potassium than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry juice has 77mg 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 cranberry juice contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 27 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 68 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.028 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.028 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cranberry Juice .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or cranberry juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and cranberry juice has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and cranberry juice has 46 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or cranberry juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice has 50% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or cranberry juice contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cranberry juice - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium.