Salmon vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Salmon 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
salmon
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more folate.
- Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) 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 salmon are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 70% more calories than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 50% |
| Fat | 33% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and salmon has less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 439% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and salmon has 88% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 237% more Vitamin A than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 53 times more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more folate. Both salmon and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 145% more iron than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 47% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.15 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and salmon are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 70% more calories than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 440% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does chocolate ice cream or salmon contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than salmon - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or salmon contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 50% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.