Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Mango
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Mango
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
mango
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and mango:
- Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mango contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Mango (Mangos, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and mango has 71% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and mango has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to mango for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for mango, 5:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 90% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango has 37% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mango has 129% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and mango has 36% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mango has 13.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 327% more protein than mango - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and mango has 0.82g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and mango has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mango has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mango does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 59 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 119% more Vitamin A than mango - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mango has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than mango - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mango does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mango contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and mango contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.028 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.669 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.119 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than mango - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and mango has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango has 168mg 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 | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 3 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 mango per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.051 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.051 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Mango | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.019 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 Mango (Mangos, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 mango contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and mango has 70% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and mango has 60 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or mango have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango has 40% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or mango contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than mango - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.