Mango vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Mango 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
mango
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and chocolate ice cream:
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mango contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and mango has 72% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and mango has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 50% |
| Fat | 5% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango has 47% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mango has 33% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and mango has 46% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mango has 13.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 363% more protein than mango - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mango has 0.82g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and mango has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mango has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mango has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mango does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 51 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 119% more Vitamin A than mango - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mango has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than mango - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mango does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and mango contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mango contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mango and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Mango | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 43 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 mango - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 481% more iron than mango - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and mango has 0.16mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 48% more potassium than mango - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and mango has 168mg 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,
| Mango | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.019 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: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 mango contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and mango has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and mango has 60 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or mango have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and mango has 15g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or mango contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than mango - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and mango has 11mg of calcium.