Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate ice cream
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 89% less calories than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 29% |
| Fat | 44% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has 58% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and alfalfa sprout has 99% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprouts and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and alfalfa sprout has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 10 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than alfalfa sprout - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 100 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 241% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprouts and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of iron - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 215% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 87 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.175 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.234 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or chocolate ice cream better for protein?
Alfalfa sprouts and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does alfalfa sprouts or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.