Beef vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Vanilla Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and beef are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Beef is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Beef is an excellent source of 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and beef are high in calories. Beef has 34% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:45:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 45% |
| Fat | 62% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than beef - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and beef has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 625% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and beef are high in saturated fat. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for saturated fat - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Vanilla ice cream has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream has 50% less cholesterol than beef - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef has 88mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than beef - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beef and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 266% more calcium than beef - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Beef is a great source of potassium and it has 38% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.275 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and beef are high in calories. Beef has 30% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 630% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does vanilla ice cream or beef contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than beef - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.