Papaya vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Papaya 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
papaya
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and chocolate ice cream:
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Papaya has 62% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, 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 papaya has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 50% |
| Fat | 5% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya has 62% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Papaya has 42% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and papaya has 69% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 709% more protein than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and papaya has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Papaya has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 86 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 151% more Vitamin A than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and papaya does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, papaya contains more folate. Both papaya and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Papaya | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 445% more calcium than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 272% more iron than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 37% more potassium than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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,
| Papaya | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.011 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and papaya has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or papaya contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than papaya - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.