Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Vanilla Yogurt
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Vanilla Yogurt
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
vanilla yogurt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt:
- Both vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more pantothenic acid, however, vanilla yogurt contains more folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla yogurt has 3.4 times less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and vanilla yogurt has 52% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to vanilla yogurt per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for vanilla yogurt, 19:53:28 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 53% |
| Fat | 48% | 28% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vanilla yogurt has 43% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than vanilla yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and vanilla yogurt has 36% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 4.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and vanilla yogurt has 71% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Vanilla yogurt has 3.4 times less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 321% more Vitamin A than vanilla yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 28ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than vanilla yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more pantothenic acid, however, vanilla yogurt contains more folate. Both vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 0.52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 31% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg 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 vanilla yogurt contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla yogurt per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.038 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.038 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than vanilla yogurt per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.068 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.068 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 Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and vanilla yogurt has 50% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, vanilla yogurt has 40% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 30% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.