Kefir vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Kefir 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
kefir
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and kefir are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
- Kefir has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) 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 kefir has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 50% |
| Fat | 21% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kefir has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than kefir - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kefir does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and kefir has 82% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and kefir has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and kefir has 90% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kefir has 5mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and kefir are high in Vitamin A. Kefir has 45% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has 413% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both kefir and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Kefir | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and kefir are high in calcium. Kefir has 19% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 22 times more iron than kefir - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 52% more potassium than kefir - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.15 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.044 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: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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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% | 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% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 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 kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and kefir has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or kefir better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and kefir contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kefir has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or kefir contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and kefir are high in calcium. Kefir has 20% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.