Calorie comparison
Butter vs Vanilla Ice Cream
Per 100 grams, vanilla ice cream is the lighter choice by 510 calories, while vanilla ice cream delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Vanilla Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 207 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 11 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream
1/2 cup (66 g)
137 cal
2.3 g protein · 15.8 g carbs · 7.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or vanilla ice cream?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and vanilla ice cream has 207. Vanilla Ice Cream is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or vanilla ice cream?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; vanilla ice cream has 3.5 g. Vanilla Ice Cream wins on protein.
Is butter or vanilla ice cream better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward vanilla ice cream — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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