Almonds vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Almonds 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
almonds
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) 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 almonds are high in calories. Almond has 168% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 50% |
| Fat | 73% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond has 24% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 942% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and almond has 83% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 457% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and almond has 44% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than almond - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than almond - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 84 times more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both almonds and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Almonds | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 147% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 299% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 194% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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 almonds and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Almonds | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 12.326 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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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 almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 170% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond has 20% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or almonds contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 150% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 300% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate ice cream or almonds contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 190% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.