Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Sprouted Peas

Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Sprouted Peas


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 sprouted peas (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas:

  • Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas 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.
  • Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream.
  • Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 74% more calories than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chocolate Ice Cream Sprouted Peas
Protein 7% 24%
Carbohydrates 50% 72%
Fat 44% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and sprouted pea has less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 132% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Chocolate Ice Cream Sprouted Peas
Thiamin 0.042 MG 0.225 MG
Riboflavin 0.194 MG 0.155 MG
Niacin 0.226 MG 3.088 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.554 MG 1.029 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.265 MG
Folate 16 UG 144 UG
Vitamin B12 0.29 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 203% more calcium than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 143% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 53% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.

Chocolate Ice Cream Sprouted Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.15 G 0.061 G
Total 0.15 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Chocolate Ice Cream Sprouted Peas
linoleic acid 0.25 G 0.265 G
Total 0.25 G 0.265 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 Sprouted Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

Chocolate Ice Cream 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Sprouted Peas 100g

( 100 g )
216KCAL 11%
74% calories
124KCAL 6%
28G 11%
4% carbohydrates
27G 11%
1.2G 5%
>999% dietary fiber
25G >999% sugar
11G 17%
>999% total fat
0.68G 1%
6.8G 38%
>999% saturated fat
0.12G 1%
3.2G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.06G
0.41G 24% polyunsaturated fat 0.33G
34MG >999% cholesterol
76MG 5%
280% sodium
20MG 1%
Vitamins and Minerals
118UG 17%
>999% Vitamin A
0.7MG 1%
Vitamin C >999%
10MG 14%
8IU 2%
>999% Vitamin D
109MG 11%
203% calcium
36MG 4%
0.93MG 5%
iron 147%
2.3MG 13%
29MG 9%
magnesium 93%
56MG 18%
249MG 11%
potassium 53%
381MG 17%
0.04MG 4%
thiamin (Vit B1) 474%
0.23MG 21%
0.19MG 18%
19% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.16MG 14%
0.23MG 2%
niacin (Vit B3) >999%
3.1MG 22%
0.06MG 4%
Vitamin B6 349%
0.27MG 20%
0.55MG 11%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 82%
1MG 21%
16UG 4%
folate (Vit B9) 800%
144UG 36%
0.29UG 12%
>999% Vitamin B12
0.3MG 2%
>999% Vitamin E
0.3UG 0.3%
>999% Vitamin K
3.8G 8%
protein 132%
8.8G 18%
23MG 5%
>999% choline
0.14MG 11%
copper 93%
0.27MG 23%
23UG 1%
>999% fluoride
0.14MG 8%
manganese 214%
0.44MG 24%
107MG 15%
phosphorus 54%
165MG 24%
2.5UG 5%
317% selenium
0.6UG 1%
0.58MG 7%
zinc 90%
1.1MG 13%
56G Water 11% 62G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, biotin (Vit B7), trans fat.

FAQ

Does chocolate ice cream or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 70% more calories than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

Does chocolate ice cream or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate ice cream or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than sprouted pea - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.

Does chocolate ice cream or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 50% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.