Banana vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Banana 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
banana
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and banana are high in potassium.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, 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 banana has 59% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate ice cream and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 117% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and banana has 52% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 249% more protein than banana - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and banana has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 11 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than banana - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than banana - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both banana and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Banana | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than banana - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 258% more iron than banana - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 44% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Banana | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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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 banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and banana has 60% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate ice cream and banana contain similar amounts of carbs - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or banana contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than banana - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or banana contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 40% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.