Ice Cream vs Cake
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Ice Cream is generally healthier
Ice Cream comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (207 vs 387), more protein (3.5g vs 3g), less sugar (21g vs 38g), less sodium (52mg vs 356mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Ice Cream
207 kcal
More Protein
Ice Cream
3.5g
More Fiber
Cake
0.6g
Less Sugar
Ice Cream
21g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Ice Cream
207
Cake
387
Proteinper 100g
Ice Cream
3.5g
Cake
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Ice Cream
24g
Cake
47g
Fatper 100g
Ice Cream
11g
Cake
20g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Ice Cream
Per 100g:207 calories
Per cup (150g):311 calories
Per serving (85g):176 calories
Cake
Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories
Diet Compatibility
Ice Cream
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Cake
VeganVegetarian
When to Choose Ice Cream
- ✓Lower in calories (207 vs 387)
- ✓Higher in protein (3.5g vs 3g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (24g vs 47g)
- ✓Less sugar (21g vs 38g)
- ✓Lower sodium (52mg vs 356mg)
Common Uses
TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
When to Choose Cake
- ✓More fiber (0.6g vs 0g)
Common Uses
TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions