Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and yellow corn:
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and yellow corn has 54% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 76% |
| Fat | 48% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 243% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and yellow corn has 79% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and yellow corn has 97% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 817% more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 808% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 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 yellow corn - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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,
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.018 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and yellow corn has 50% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, vanilla ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or yellow corn contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than yellow corn - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.