Ice Cream vs Donut

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Ice Cream is generally healthier

Ice Cream comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (207 vs 452), more protein (3.5g vs 3g), less sugar (21g vs 21g), less sodium (52mg vs 386mg)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

Donut

1.4g

Less Sugar

Ice Cream

21g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Ice Cream
207
Donut
452
Proteinper 100g
Ice Cream
3.5g
Donut
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Ice Cream
24g
Donut
51g
Fatper 100g
Ice Cream
11g
Donut
25g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientIce CreamDonutDifference
Calories207kcal452kcal-245.0kcal
Protein3.5g3g+0.5g
Carbohydrates24g51g-27.0g
Fat11g25g-14.0g
Fiber0g1.4g-1.4g
Sugar21g21g0.0g
Sodium52mg386mg-334.0mg

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

Donut

Per 100g:452 calories
Per cup (150g):678 calories
Per serving (85g):384 calories

Diet Compatibility

Ice Cream

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Donut

VeganVegetarian

When to Choose Ice Cream

  • Lower in calories (207 vs 452)
  • Higher in protein (3.5g vs 3g)
  • Lower in carbs (24g vs 51g)
  • Less sugar (21g vs 21g)
  • Lower sodium (52mg vs 386mg)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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When to Choose Donut

  • More fiber (1.4g vs 0g)

Common Uses

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