Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Brussels 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
brussels 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 brussels sprouts:
- Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 68% |
| Fat | 44% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 217% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and brussels sprout has 91% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 120 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 211% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 589 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 160% more calcium than brussels sprout - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 51% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 56% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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 | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.046 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 160% more calcium than brussels sprout - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 60% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.