Pecan vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Pecan 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
pecan
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in calcium, calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Pecan has 51% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Pecan has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) 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 pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 220% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 50% |
| Fat | 88% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan has 51% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and pecan has 84% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 141% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in saturated fat. Chocolate ice cream has a little more saturated fat (10%) than pecan by weight - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pecan has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 38 times more Vitamin A than pecan - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than pecan - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both pecan and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pecan | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 56% more calcium than pecan - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 172% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 65% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg 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, both pecan and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pecan | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 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 pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 220% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or pecan contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 60% more calcium than pecan - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or pecan contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 70% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.