Soy Milk vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk 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
soy milk
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more pantothenic acid, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Soy milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) 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 soy milk has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 50% |
| Fat | 31% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has 500% more dietary fiber than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and soy milk has 86% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and soy milk has 97% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Soy milk has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 115% more Vitamin A than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more pantothenic acid, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soy Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 13% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 121% more iron than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than soy milk - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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 soy milk and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Soy Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both soy milk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Soy Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Soy Milk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.584 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and soy milk has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or soy milk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 10% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.