Boiled Egg vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg 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
boiled egg
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A, calcium and calories.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 39% more calories than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 50% |
| Fat | 64% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and boiled egg has 96% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 231% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 52% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and chocolate ice cream has 91% less cholesterol than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Boiled egg has 26% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 988% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Boiled Egg | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 118% more calcium than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 98% more potassium than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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 boiled egg and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Boiled Egg | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.15 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.25 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 40% more calories than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and boiled egg are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 120% more calcium than boiled egg - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.