Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Scallion
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
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and scallion:
- Both vanilla ice cream and scallion are high in calcium.
- Scallion has 69% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and scallion has 85% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 76% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 69% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 271% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and scallion has 89% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 91% more protein than scallion - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and scallion has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Scallion has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 136% more Vitamin A than scallion - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than scallion - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 689 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and scallion are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 78% more calcium than scallion - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 15 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.004 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.07 G |
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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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or scallion contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and scallion are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 80% more calcium than scallion - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.