Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Tofu

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Tofu


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 tofu (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and tofu:

  • Both vanilla ice cream and tofu are high in calcium.
  • Tofu has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
  • Tofu is a great source of protein.
  • Tofu is an excellent source of iron.
  • Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more folate.
  • Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla ice cream and tofu is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and tofu has 63% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Vanilla Ice Cream Tofu
Protein 7% 39%
Carbohydrates 46% 9%
Fat 48% 52%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tofu has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Vanilla ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and tofu has 97% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.

Protein

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Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 131% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and tofu has 90% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Tofu has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Vanilla ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tofu - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than tofu - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Vanilla ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Vanilla ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Vanilla ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more folate. Both vanilla ice cream and tofu contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Vanilla Ice Cream Tofu
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.081 MG
Riboflavin 0.24 MG 0.052 MG
Niacin 0.116 MG 0.195 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.581 MG 0.068 MG
Vitamin B6 0.048 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 5 UG 15 UG
Vitamin B12 0.39 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both vanilla ice cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 173% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.

iron

Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.

potassium

Vanilla ice cream has 64% more potassium than tofu - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and tofu contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Vanilla Ice Cream Tofu
alpha linoleic acid 0.175 G 0.319 G
EPA 0.003 G ~
Total 0.178 G 0.319 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than vanilla ice cream per 100 grams.

Vanilla Ice Cream Tofu
linoleic acid 0.275 G 2.38 G
Total 0.275 G 2.38 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Vanilla Ice Cream or Tofu .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .

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FAQ

Does vanilla ice cream or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and tofu has 60% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.

Is vanilla ice cream or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 130% more protein than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.

Does vanilla ice cream or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tofu has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.

Does vanilla ice cream or tofu contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 170% more calcium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.

Does vanilla ice cream or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.