Granola vs. Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Granola 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
granola
versus
vanilla ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and vanilla ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and granola are high in calcium and calories.
- Granola has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) 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 granola are high in calories. Granola has 136% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is heavier in protein and similar to vanilla ice cream for carbs and fat. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for vanilla ice cream, 7:46:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 46% |
| Fat | 45% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granola is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 56% less carbohydrates than granola - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granola is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream and granola contain similar amounts of sugar - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and granola has 19.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granola is an excellent source of protein and it has 291% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and granola has 42% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and vanilla ice cream are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and vanilla ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Granola has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and granola does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than granola - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than granola - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and granola does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 36 times more Vitamin E than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Granola has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both granola and vanilla ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 0.24 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | 0.581 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.39 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and granola are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 68% more calcium than granola - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Granola is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Granola is an excellent source of potassium and it has 171% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg 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 granola and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 137 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, granola has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams. Both granola and vanilla ice cream contain small amounts of EPA.
| Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.178 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, granola has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 0.275 G |
| Total | 7.247 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: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and granola are high in calories. Granola has 140% more calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or granola have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granola is high in carbohydrates and vanilla ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than granola - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or granola contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and granola are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 70% more calcium than granola - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or granola contain more iron?
Granola is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does vanilla ice cream or granola contain more potassium?
Granola is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.