Greek Yogurt vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt 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
greek yogurt
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt are high in calcium.
- Greek yogurt has 3.4 times less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream.
- Greek yogurt has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Greek yogurt has more folate.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and greek yogurt has 65% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 46% |
| Fat | 24% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Greek yogurt has 4.9 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and greek yogurt has 83% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 184% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and greek yogurt has 82% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Greek yogurt has 3.4 times less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 31% more Vitamin A than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more folate. Both greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Greek Yogurt | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 11% more calcium than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 41% more potassium than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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 greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Greek Yogurt | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.275 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and greek yogurt has 70% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 4.9 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 10% more calcium than greek yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.