White Bread vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of White Bread 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
white bread
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and vanilla ice cream:
- Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are high in calcium and calories.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are high in calories. White bread has 15% more calories than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 207 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 46% |
| Fat | 8% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 46% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and white bread has 76% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 205% more protein than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and white bread has 91% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white bread - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than white bread - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and vanilla ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and vanilla ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are high in calcium. White bread has 434% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 57% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 199mg 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 white bread and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| White Bread | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams. Both white bread and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of EPA.
| White Bread | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or vanilla ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are high in calories. White bread has 20% more calories than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and vanilla ice cream has 207 calories.
Does white bread or vanilla ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 50% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or vanilla ice cream contain more calcium?
Both white bread and vanilla ice cream are high in calcium. White bread has 430% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium.
Does white bread or vanilla ice cream contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron.