Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Salmon
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
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and salmon:
- Both vanilla ice cream and salmon are high in calories.
- Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, however, salmon contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 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 Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and salmon are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 63% more calories than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 33% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and salmon has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 486% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and salmon has 88% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 237% more Vitamin A than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 53 times more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, however, salmon contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and salmon contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 84% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more epa, dha and dpa than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.047 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | 0.182 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.333 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.609 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.081 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.085 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 Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and salmon are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 60% more calories than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 490% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does vanilla ice cream or salmon contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salmon - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.