Whole Milk vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk 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
whole milk
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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 whole milk has 72% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than whole milk - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and whole milk has 80% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 73% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than whole milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 157% more Vitamin A than whole milk - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 538% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more folate. Both whole milk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Whole Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and whole milk are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for calcium - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 30 times more iron than whole milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 89% more potassium than whole milk - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and whole milk has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and whole milk are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for calcium - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.