Beef vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
cooked
beef
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and chocolate ice cream:
- Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Chocolate ice cream has 61% less cholesterol than beef.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Beef has 28% more calories than chocolate ice cream - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 50% |
| Fat | 62% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than beef - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and beef has less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 568% more protein than chocolate ice cream - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in saturated fat. Beef has a little more saturated fat (8%) than chocolate ice cream by weight - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Chocolate ice cream has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream has 61% less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than beef - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Beef | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 211% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 142% more iron than chocolate ice cream - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Beef has a little more potassium (10%) than chocolate ice cream by weight - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.402 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does beef or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Beef has 30% more calories than chocolate ice cream - beef has 277 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Is beef or chocolate ice cream better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 570% more protein than chocolate ice cream - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does beef or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both beef and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Beef has a little more potassium ( 10%) than chocolate ice cream by weight - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.