Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Olives
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
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and olives:
- Both vanilla ice cream and olives are high in calcium and calories.
- Olive has 74% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Olive is an excellent source of iron.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than olive.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and olives are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 78% more calories than olive - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and olive has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olives per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for olives, 3:19:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 19% |
| Fat | 48% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olive has 74% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has 129% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and olive has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 317% more protein than olive - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and olive has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and olive has 66% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and olive has 2.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Olive has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and olives contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 594% more Vitamin A than olive - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and olive has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than olive - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and olives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and olives contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and olives are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 45% more calcium than olive - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and olive has 88mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and olive has 6.3mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has signficantly more potassium than olive - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and olive has 8mg 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 | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 198 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 510 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.629 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.684 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 Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or olives contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and olives are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream has 80% more calories than olive - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and olive has 116 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or olives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and olive has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or olives contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and olives are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 50% more calcium than olive - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and olive has 88mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or olives contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and olive has 6.3mg of iron.