Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Celery
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
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and celery:
- Both chocolate ice cream and celery are high in potassium.
- Celery has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, celery contains more 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 Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and celery has 94% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to celery per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 72% |
| Fat | 44% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Celery has 33% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and celery has 95% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 451% more protein than celery - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and celery has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Celery has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and celery does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has 343% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 436% more Vitamin A than celery - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than celery - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and celery does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 96 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, celery contains more folate. Both chocolate ice cream and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 173% more calcium than celery - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 365% more iron than celery - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and celery are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for potassium - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.079 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 Celery (Celery, 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 celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and celery has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or celery contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than celery - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or celery contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and celery are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for potassium - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.