Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Kit Kat
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
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and kit kat:
- Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in calcium, calories, saturated fat and sugar.
- Kit kat has 75% less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream.
- Kit kat has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in calories. Kit kat has 150% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and kit kat has 518 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in carbs and similar to kit kat for protein and fat. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 63% less carbohydrates than kit kat - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and kit kat has 64.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in sugar. Kit kat has 129% more sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and kit kat has 48.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has 86% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and kit kat has 6.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in saturated fat. Kit kat has 164% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kit kat has 18g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kit kat has 75% less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 392% more Vitamin A than kit kat - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than kit kat - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to kit kat for calcium - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and kit kat has 125mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 10 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and kit kat has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and kit kat contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and kit kat has 231mg 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 | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kit kat per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.075 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.821 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.971 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 Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or kit kat contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in calories. Kit kat has 150% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and kit kat has 518 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or kit kat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and kit kat has 64.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or kit kat contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and kit kat are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to kit kat for calcium - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and kit kat has 125mg of calcium.