Traditional Dairy Ice Cream vs Vanilla Ice Cream
Overall, Vanilla Ice Cream has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
Traditional Dairy Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Traditional Dairy Ice Cream | Vanilla Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 184 kcal | 152 kcal |
| Fat | 10.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | 18.2 g | 11.9 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 4 g | 5.2 g |
| Additives | 4 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk | Eggs, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Vanilla Ice Cream has 17% fewer calories (152 kcal vs 184 kcal).
- Vanilla Ice Cream has 14% less fat (8.8 g vs 10.3 g).
- Vanilla Ice Cream has 10% less saturated fat (5.7 g vs 6.4 g).
- Vanilla Ice Cream has 35% less sugar (11.9 g vs 18.2 g).
- Vanilla Ice Cream has 23% more protein (5.2 g vs 4 g).
- Vanilla Ice Cream has the better Nutri-Score.
- Vanilla Ice Cream is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Vanilla Ice Cream lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Traditional Dairy Ice Cream
whole milk (60%), whipping cream (21%), sugar, milk solids, glycerine, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), pasteurised free range eggs, stabilisers (sodium alginate and guar gum),
Vanilla Ice Cream
organic whole milk, organic double cream 24.5% (_milk_), organic sugar, organic skimmed milk powder, organic pasteurised free range egg, organic vanilla extract, organic vanilla powder
FAQ
Which is healthier: Traditional Dairy Ice Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream?
Overall, Vanilla Ice Cream has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Vanilla Ice Cream has fewer calories: 152 kcal versus 184 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Vanilla Ice Cream has less sugar: 11.9 g versus 18.2 g per 100 g.