Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Watercress

Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Watercress


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

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

  • Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
  • Watercress has more Vitamin B6, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
  • Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla ice cream and watercress 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 Watercress (Watercress, raw) . 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 watercress has 95% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and watercress has 11 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to watercress per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for watercress, 60:34:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Vanilla Ice Cream Watercress
Protein 7% 60%
Carbohydrates 46% 34%
Fat 48% 6%
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carbohydrates

Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and watercress has 99% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and watercress has 100% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 70 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A. Watercress has 36% more Vitamin A than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 832 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Vanilla Ice Cream Watercress
Thiamin 0.041 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.24 MG 0.12 MG
Niacin 0.116 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.581 MG 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 0.048 MG 0.129 MG
Folate 5 UG 9 UG
Vitamin B12 0.39 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium (7%) than watercress by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.

iron

Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Watercress is an excellent source of potassium and it has 66% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and watercress has 330mg 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,

Vanilla Ice Cream Watercress
beta-carotene 19 UG 1914 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 5767 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than watercress per 100 grams.

Vanilla Ice Cream Watercress
alpha linoleic acid 0.175 G 0.023 G
EPA 0.003 G ~
Total 0.178 G 0.023 G

omega 6s

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

Vanilla Ice Cream Watercress
linoleic acid 0.275 G 0.012 G
Total 0.275 G 0.012 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) .

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FAQ

Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more calories in 100 grams?
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and watercress has 100% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and watercress has 11 calories.

Is vanilla ice cream or watercress better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.

Does vanilla ice cream or watercress have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watercress has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.

Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has a little more calcium ( 10%) than watercress by weight - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.

Does vanilla ice cream or watercress contain more potassium?
Watercress is a rich source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and watercress has 330mg of potassium.