Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Carrots
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
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and carrots:
- Both chocolate ice cream and carrots are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and carrot has 81% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 87% |
| Fat | 44% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and carrot has 81% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 309% more protein than carrot - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 743% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and carrots are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 608% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than carrot - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both chocolate ice cream and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than carrot - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 210% more iron than carrot - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 29% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or carrots contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than carrot - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or carrots contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 30% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.