Mayonnaise vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise 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
mayonnaise
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than mayonnaise.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 229% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 46% |
| Fat | 99% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and mayonnaise has 97% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 265% more protein than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise are high in saturated fat. Mayonnaise has 72% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of cholesterol - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 638% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 993% more Vitamin E than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 542 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mayonnaise | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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 mayonnaise and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mayonnaise | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 39.271 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mayonnaise or Vanilla Ice Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 230% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mayonnaise has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than mayonnaise - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.