Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Eggplant
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
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and eggplant:
- Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and eggplant has 88% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 82% |
| Fat | 48% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 75% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 329% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and eggplant has 83% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream has 257% more protein than eggplant - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and eggplant has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Eggplant has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than eggplant - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, eggplant contains more niacin and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than eggplant - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain similar amounts of potassium - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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, both vanilla ice cream and eggplant contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.013 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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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 eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 80% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or eggplant contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than eggplant - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.