Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Nutritional Yeast
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
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast:
- Both vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast are high in calories.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- 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 Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 57% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 42% |
| Fat | 48% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 43% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 37 times more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and nutritional yeast has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 85% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 327% more calcium than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 60% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 40% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than nutritional yeast - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.