Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Radishes
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
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and radishes:
- Radish has 5.9 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, radish contains more 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 Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and radish has 92% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 79% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radish has 5.9 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Radish has 129% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and radish has 91% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 415% more protein than radish - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and radish has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Radish has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than radish - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than radish - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, radish contains more folate. Both vanilla ice cream and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 412% more calcium than radish - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and radishes contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and radishes contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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 vanilla ice cream and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.017 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 Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and radish has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radish has 5.9 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or radishes contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than radish - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.