Oatmeal vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium and calories.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, 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 oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 77% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:45:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 45% |
| Fat | 15% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 65% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and oatmeal has 95% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 357% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 84% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oatmeal | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 146% more calcium than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 80% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 150% more calcium than oatmeal - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does vanilla ice cream or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.