Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Yogurt
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and 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
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 yogurt:
- Both vanilla ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Yogurt has 4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Yogurt has 70% less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and yogurt has 71% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to yogurt for fat. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for yogurt, 22:30:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 30% |
| Fat | 48% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yogurt has 4 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and yogurt has 78% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and yogurt has 69% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yogurt has 70% less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 337% more Vitamin A than yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.389 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 0.37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium (6%) than yogurt by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 28% more potassium than yogurt - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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 yogurt contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.027 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.065 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 Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and yogurt has 70% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has 4 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium ( 10%) than yogurt by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.