Cantaloupe vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Cantaloupe has 71% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cantaloupe has 84% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe has 71% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and cantaloupe has 69% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 352% more protein than cantaloupe - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and cantaloupe has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cantaloupe has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 51 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe are high in Vitamin A. Cantaloupe has 43% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than cantaloupe - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cantaloupe does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin. Both cantaloupe and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than cantaloupe - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 343% more iron than cantaloupe - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for potassium - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg 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,
| Cantaloupe | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.25 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or cantaloupe contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cantaloupe has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and cantaloupe has 34 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or cantaloupe have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or cantaloupe contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than cantaloupe - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or cantaloupe contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and cantaloupe are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for potassium - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium.