Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Broccoli
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
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and broccoli:
- Both vanilla ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium.
- Broccoli has 72% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Broccoli has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and broccoli has 84% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 65% |
| Fat | 48% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 72% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 271% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and broccoli has 92% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 98% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 147 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 281% more Vitamin A than broccoli - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than broccoli - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 337 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 172% more calcium than broccoli - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 711% more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.0215 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and broccoli has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 170% more calcium than broccoli - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 60% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.