Cheddar Cheese vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese 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
cheddar cheese
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin.
- Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Chocolate ice cream has 66% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 87% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 50% |
| Fat | 74% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and cheddar cheese has 98% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 502% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 177% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream has 66% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 186% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has 200% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin. Both cheddar cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 551% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 564% more iron than cheddar cheese - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 228% more potassium than cheddar cheese - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.15 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 90% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 550% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.