Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Cauliflower
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Cauliflower
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
cauliflower
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and cauliflower:
- Both chocolate ice cream and cauliflower are high in potassium.
- Cauliflower has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cauliflower contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- 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 Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cauliflower has 88% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cauliflower per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for cauliflower, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 66% |
| Fat | 44% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cauliflower has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cauliflower has 67% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and cauliflower has 92% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 98% more protein than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and cauliflower has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cauliflower has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cauliflower contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chocolate ice cream and cauliflower contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.507 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.667 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 57 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 395% more calcium than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 121% more iron than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 20% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg 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 | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cauliflower per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than cauliflower per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.016 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.019 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chocolate Ice Cream or Cauliflower .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and cauliflower has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cauliflower has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or cauliflower contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than cauliflower - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and cauliflower are high in potassium. Cauliflower has 20% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.