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

NutrientIce CreamCakeDifference
Calories207kcal387kcal-180.0kcal
Protein3.5g3g+0.5g
Carbohydrates24g47g-23.0g
Fat11g20g-9.0g
Fiber0g0.6g-0.6g
Sugar21g38g-17.0g
Sodium52mg356mg-304.0mg

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
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When to Choose Cake

  • More fiber (0.6g vs 0g)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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