White Rice vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked White Rice 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
cooked
white rice
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 rice and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and white rice are high in calories.
- Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than white rice.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- White rice has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) 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 white rice are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 59% more calories than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and white rice has 130 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white rice is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to vanilla ice cream for protein. White rice has a macronutrient ratio of 8:91:1 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Rice | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 46% |
| Fat | 1% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and white rice has 28.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white rice has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and white rice has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and white rice has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and white rice has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white rice has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
White rice has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white rice 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 rice - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white rice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White rice has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both white rice and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Rice | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.167 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.016 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 1.835 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.411 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 58 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and white rice has 3mg of calcium.
iron
White rice has 15 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and white rice has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and white rice has 29mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white rice per 100 grams.
| White Rice | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than white rice per 100 grams.
| White Rice | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.275 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either White Rice or Vanilla Ice Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Rice (Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked) 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 white rice contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and white rice are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 60% more calories than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and white rice has 130 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or white rice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, vanilla ice cream and white rice contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and white rice has 28.6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or white rice contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than white rice - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and white rice has 3mg of calcium.