Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Kit Kat
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
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium, calories, potassium, saturated fat and sugar.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Kit kat has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Kit kat has 140% more calories than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is similar to kit kat for protein, carbs and fat. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 50% |
| Fat | 44% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 56% less carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kit kat and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in sugar. Kit kat has 92% more sugar than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has 71% more protein than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in saturated fat. Kit kat has 164% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kit kat and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of cholesterol - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than kit kat - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 392% more Vitamin A than kit kat - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than kit kat - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kit kat and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more thiamin. Both chocolate ice cream and kit kat contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Kit kat has 15% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of iron - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Kit kat is very similar to kit kat for potassium - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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 | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chocolate ice cream and kit kat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.821 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.971 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 Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .
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FAQ
Does kit kat or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Kit kat has 140% more calories than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Does kit kat or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Kit kat has 20% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does kit kat or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both kit kat and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Kit kat is very similar to kit kat for potassium - kit kat has 231mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.