Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Asparagus
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
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and asparagus:
- Both asparagus and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium.
- Asparagus has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Asparagus has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and asparagus has 91% less calories than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for asparagus, 34:61:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 61% |
| Fat | 44% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Asparagus has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and asparagus has 93% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and asparagus has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Asparagus has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Asparagus has 700% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 211% more Vitamin A than asparagus - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than asparagus - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has 137 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and asparagus contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 354% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 130% more iron than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 23% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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 | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 710 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.04 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 Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .
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FAQ
Does asparagus or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and asparagus has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Is asparagus or chocolate ice cream better for protein?
Asparagus and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Does asparagus or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, asparagus has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does asparagus or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does asparagus or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 20% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.