Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Arugula
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Arugula
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
arugula
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and arugula:
- Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
- Arugula has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Arugula is a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, arugula contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Arugula (Arugula, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and arugula has 88% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and arugula has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to arugula for carbs. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for arugula, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 50% |
| Fat | 44% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Arugula has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Arugula has 33% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and arugula has 92% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and arugula has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and arugula has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Arugula has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and arugula does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in Vitamin A. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for Vitamin A - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than arugula - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and arugula does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 361 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, arugula contains more folate. Both chocolate ice cream and arugula contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.437 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in calcium. Arugula has 47% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Arugula has 57% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and arugula has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in potassium. Arugula has 48% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and arugula has 369mg 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,
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 1424 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 3555 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and arugula contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.17 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.17 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and arugula contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Arugula | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.13 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.132 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: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Arugula (Arugula, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or arugula contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and arugula has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and arugula has 25 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or arugula better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and arugula contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and arugula has 2.6g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or arugula have more carbohydrates?
By weight, arugula has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and arugula has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or arugula contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in calcium. Arugula has 50% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and arugula has 160mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or arugula contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and arugula are high in potassium. Arugula has 50% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and arugula has 369mg of potassium.