Avocado vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Avocado 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
avocado
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and avocado are high in calories and potassium.
- Avocado has 69% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) 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 avocado are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 29% more calories than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 50% |
| Fat | 77% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado has 69% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 467% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and avocado has 99% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 94% more protein than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and avocado has 69% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Avocado has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 11 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 557% more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has 69 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both avocado and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Avocado | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and avocado contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 104% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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,
| Avocado | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both avocado and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Avocado | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.25 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and avocado are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 30% more calories than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or avocado contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than avocado - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or avocado contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 100% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.