Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Cabbage
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
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and cabbage:
- Cabbage has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cabbage has 88% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 79% |
| Fat | 44% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 108% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and cabbage has 87% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 197% more protein than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and cabbage has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 51 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 22 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chocolate ice cream and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 173% more calcium than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 98% more iron than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chocolate Ice Cream or Cabbage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 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 cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cabbage has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or cabbage contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than cabbage - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.