Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Cooked Pork
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
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and pork:
- Both vanilla ice cream and pork are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Vanilla ice cream has 53% less cholesterol than pork.
- 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and pork are high in calories. Pork has 43% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and pork has 297 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than pork - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and pork has less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 634% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and pork are high in saturated fat. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for saturated fat - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pork has 7.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream has 53% less cholesterol than pork - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pork has 94mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 58 times more Vitamin A than pork - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pork has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pork has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both vanilla ice cream and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 482% more calcium than pork - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 13 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and pork has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 pork contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and pork are high in calories. Pork has 40% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and pork has 297 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or pork better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 630% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does vanilla ice cream or pork contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than pork - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or pork contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.