Boiled Egg vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg 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
boiled egg
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) 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 boiled egg are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 34% more calories than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 46% |
| Fat | 64% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and boiled egg has 95% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 259% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 52% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and vanilla ice cream has 88% less cholesterol than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Boiled egg has 26% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 988% more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, vanilla ice cream contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Boiled Egg | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and boiled egg are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 156% more calcium than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 12 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 58% more potassium than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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 boiled egg and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Boiled Egg | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of EPA.
| Boiled Egg | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.275 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.275 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) 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 boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and boiled egg are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 30% more calories than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 260% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and boiled egg are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 160% more calcium than boiled egg - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.