Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Strawberries
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
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and strawberries:
- Strawberry has 67% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and strawberry has 85% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to strawberries for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 85% |
| Fat | 48% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 67% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 186% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and strawberry has 77% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 422% more protein than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 97 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and strawberries contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 30% more potassium than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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, both vanilla ice cream and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.065 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or strawberries contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than strawberry - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.