Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Nectarine
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Nectarine
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
nectarine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and nectarine:
- Nectarine has 55% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, nectarine contains more niacin.
- 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 Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and nectarine has 79% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to nectarine for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for nectarine, 9:85:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 85% |
| Fat | 48% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine has 55% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nectarine has 143% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and nectarine has 63% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 230% more protein than nectarine - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and nectarine has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nectarine has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nectarine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nectarine has 800% more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 594% more Vitamin A than nectarine - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than nectarine - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nectarine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, nectarine contains more niacin. Both vanilla ice cream and nectarine contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 1.125 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than nectarine - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and nectarine contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and nectarine contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg 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 | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 150 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 nectarine per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.111 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 Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and nectarine has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine has 60% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or nectarine contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than nectarine - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.