Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Coconut Cream
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Coconut Cream
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
coconut cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and coconut cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream has 72% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 59% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to coconut cream for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for coconut cream, 4:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 8% |
| Fat | 48% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream has 72% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 214% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and coconut cream has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 353% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than coconut cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.89 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.047 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 10 times more calcium than coconut cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 63% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.379 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.379 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 Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 60% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or coconut cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut cream has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or coconut cream contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than coconut cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 60% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.