Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Morel Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Morel Mushroom
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
morel mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom:
- Both vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom are high in calcium.
- Morel mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Morel mushroom has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, iron and potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and morel mushroom has 85% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to morel mushroom per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for morel mushroom, 33:53:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 53% |
| Fat | 48% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and morel mushroom has 97% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and morel mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Morel mushroom has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 24 times more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 2.252 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.44 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 198% more calcium than morel mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 134 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron.
potassium
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 107% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.215 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.216 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 Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and morel mushroom has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and morel mushroom has 31 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and morel mushroom are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 200% more calcium than morel mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 134 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron.
Does vanilla ice cream or morel mushroom contain more potassium?
Morel mushroom 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 morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium.