Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Chives
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
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and chives:
- Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
- Chive has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chive has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and chive has 86% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to chives for carbs. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 50% |
| Fat | 44% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 108% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and chive has 93% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and chive has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chive has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 82 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 85% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than chive - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 708 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 105 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 18% more calcium than chive - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 72% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 19% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and chives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.252 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 Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or chives better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and chives contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or chives contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 20% more calcium than chive - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or chives contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 20% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.