Cheddar Cheese vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese 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
cheddar cheese
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has 6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than vanilla ice cream.
- Vanilla ice cream has 56% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Vanilla ice cream has more niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) 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 cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 95% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to vanilla ice cream per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 46% |
| Fat | 74% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and cheddar cheese has 98% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 553% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 178% more saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream has 56% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 186% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has 200% more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 455% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 162% more potassium than cheddar cheese - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.003 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 100% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has 6 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 460% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.