Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate 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
bittersweet chocolate
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium, calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 16 times less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 197% more calories than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 50% |
| Fat | 73% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g 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 bittersweet chocolate has 96% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 277% more protein than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 375% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 16 times less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has a little more calcium (8%) than bittersweet chocolate by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 233% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.988 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 200% more calories than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has a little more calcium ( 10%) than bittersweet chocolate by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate ice cream contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 230% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.