Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Carrots
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
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and carrots:
- Both vanilla ice cream and carrots are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot has 59% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 87% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 59% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and carrot has 78% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 276% more protein than carrot - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 883% more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and carrots are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 608% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than carrot - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 288% more calcium than carrot - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.002 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or carrots contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than carrot - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot 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 carrot has 320mg of potassium.