Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Bean 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
bean 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 bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has more niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Bean sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- 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 Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and bean sprout has 86% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 63% |
| Fat | 44% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has 50% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and bean sprout has 84% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and bean sprout has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bean sprout has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 109 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than bean sprout - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than bean sprout - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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, both chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.042 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 Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or bean sprouts better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or bean sprouts contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than bean sprout - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.