Coconut Cream vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream 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
coconut cream
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and coconut cream are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Coconut cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) 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 coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 53% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:88 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 50% |
| Fat | 88% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 83% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and coconut cream has less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 352% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than coconut cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin. Both coconut cream and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 891% more calcium than coconut cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 145% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut cream are high in potassium. Coconut cream has 31% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coconut cream and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.379 G | 0.25 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and coconut cream are high in calories. Coconut cream has 50% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut cream has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than coconut cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut cream are high in potassium. Coconut cream has 30% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.