Chocolate chip cookies vs vanilla ice cream: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chocolate chip cookies scores 10/100 and vanilla ice cream 8/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chocolate chip cookies
492 kcal per 100 g. 2 cookies: 22 g
Vanilla ice cream
207 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 66 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesVanilla ice cream492 vs 207 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChocolate chip cookies5.1 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberChocolate chip cookies2 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarVanilla ice cream33 vs 21 g per 100 g
- More potassiumVanilla ice cream171 vs 199 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatVanilla ice cream8.1 vs 6.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chocolate chip cookies, 100 g | Vanilla ice cream, 100 g | Chocolate chip cookies, 22 g | Vanilla ice cream, 66 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 207 kcal | 108 kcal | 137 kcal |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 3.5 g | 1.1 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 24 g | 14 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 33 g | 21 g | 7.2 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 11 g | 5.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 6.8 g | 1.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.6 mg | 0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 118 µg | 0 µg | 78 µg |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 199 mg | 38 mg | 131 mg |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | <0.1 mg | 1.2 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 128 mg | 4.6 mg | 84 mg |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 14 mg | 9 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 80 mg | 68 mg | 53 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.