Egg Yolk vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Vanilla Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Egg yolk has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than vanilla ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in calories. Egg yolk has 56% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:76 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 46% |
| Fat | 76% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and egg yolk has 97% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 353% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in saturated fat. Egg yolk has 41% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and vanilla ice cream has 96% less cholesterol than egg yolk - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Egg yolk has 223% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 26 times more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 760% more Vitamin E than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for calcium - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 83% more potassium than egg yolk - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.275 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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in calories. Egg yolk has 60% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg yolk has 5.5 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and egg yolk are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for calcium - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.