Ice cream vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ice cream and milk?
- Ice cream is higher in monounsaturated fat, yet milk is higher in vitamin D.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of milk is lower.
We used Ice creams, vanilla and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1034% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +372.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +971.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1191.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.633g | 28% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.97g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 42kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.277g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 58µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 4.99g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 48IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.361mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.185mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.035g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.47µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 17.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 3.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Calcium | 128mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins