Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Nori
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
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and nori:
- Both vanilla ice cream and nori are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Nori has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Nori has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than vanilla ice cream.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and nori has 83% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and nori has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 33% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Vanilla ice cream and nori contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and nori has 98% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and nori has 0.49g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 66% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and nori has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nori has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nori has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 64 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nori has 39mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and nori are high in Vitamin A. Nori has 120% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nori has 260ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than nori - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nori has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nori has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and nori contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 146 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and nori are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 83% more calcium than nori - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and nori has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 79% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and nori has 356mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.013 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 Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .
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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 nori contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and nori has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and nori has 35 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or nori better for protein?
Nori has 70% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or nori have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or nori contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and nori are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 80% more calcium than nori - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or nori contain more potassium?
Nori 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 nori has 356mg of potassium.