Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Fennel
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
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and fennel:
- Both vanilla ice cream and fennel are high in calcium.
- Fennel has 69% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream.
- Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and fennel has 85% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and fennel has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 81% |
| Fat | 48% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel has 69% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fennel is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 343% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and fennel has 81% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and fennel has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 182% more protein than fennel - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and fennel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and fennel has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fennel has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 146% more Vitamin A than fennel - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than fennel - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fennel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and fennel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 208 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, fennel contains more niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and fennel contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and fennel are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 161% more calcium than fennel - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel has 711% more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and fennel has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 108% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and fennel has 414mg 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 | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and fennel contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.169 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 Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or fennel contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and fennel has 31 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or fennel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and fennel has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or fennel contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and fennel are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 160% more calcium than fennel - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and fennel has 49mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or fennel contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and fennel has 414mg of potassium.