Apple vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Apple 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
apple
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and chocolate ice cream:
- Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and apple has 76% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and apple has 59% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 13 times more protein than apple - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and apple has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Apple has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has 557% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than apple - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than apple - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both apple and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Apple | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apple - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 675% more iron than apple - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 133% more potassium than apple - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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, both apple and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Apple | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.043 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: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or apple contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apple - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.