Vanilla ice cream vs instant ramen: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: vanilla ice cream scores 8/100 and instant ramen 9/100, 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.
Vanilla ice cream
207 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 66 g
Instant ramen
440 kcal per 100 g. 1 package: 81 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesVanilla ice cream207 vs 440 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinInstant ramen3.5 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberInstant ramen0.7 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarInstant ramen21 vs 2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even199 vs 181 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatVanilla ice cream6.8 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Vanilla ice cream, 100 g | Instant ramen, 100 g | Vanilla ice cream, 66 g | Instant ramen, 81 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | 440 kcal | 137 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 10 g | 2.3 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 60 g | 16 g | 49 g |
| Sugars | 21 g | 2 g | 14 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.9 g | 0.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 18 g | 7.3 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 8.1 g | 4.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 118 µg | 1 µg | 78 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 181 mg | 131 mg | 147 mg |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 4.1 mg | <0.1 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 21 mg | 84 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 25 mg | 9.2 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 1855 mg | 53 mg | 1503 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.