Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Watercress
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Watercress
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
watercress
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and watercress:
- Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Watercress has more Vitamin B6, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and watercress has 95% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and watercress has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to watercress per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for watercress, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 33% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and watercress has 99% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and watercress has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Watercress has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 70 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A. Watercress has 36% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than watercress - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 832 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watercress has more Vitamin B6, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and watercress contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium (7%) than watercress by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Watercress is an excellent source of potassium and it has 66% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and watercress has 330mg 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 | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 1914 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than watercress per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.023 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.023 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than watercress per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.012 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 Watercress (Watercress, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and watercress has 100% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and watercress has 11 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or watercress better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or watercress have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watercress has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium ( 10%) than watercress by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more potassium?
Watercress is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and watercress has 330mg of potassium.