Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Broccoli
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
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and broccoli:
- Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium and potassium.
- Broccoli has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and broccoli has 84% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 65% |
| Fat | 44% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli 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 broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and broccoli has 93% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 126 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 281% more Vitamin A than broccoli - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than broccoli - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 337 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 132% more calcium than broccoli - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 27% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and broccoli has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 130% more calcium than broccoli - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 30% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.