Soy Milk vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk 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
soy milk
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium.
- Soy milk has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Soy milk has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more pantothenic acid.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and soy milk has 79% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to vanilla ice cream for carbs. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 46% |
| Fat | 31% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has 250% more dietary fiber than soy milk - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and soy milk has 83% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and soy milk has 97% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Soy milk has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 115% more Vitamin A than soy milk - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than soy milk - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Soy milk has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more pantothenic acid. Both soy milk and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Milk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium (4%) than soy milk by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 63% more potassium than soy milk - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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 soy milk and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Soy Milk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than soy milk per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.584 G | 0.275 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and soy milk has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has 3.8 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or soy milk contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium ( 0%) than soy milk by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.