Tofu vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Tofu 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
tofu
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and tofu are high in calcium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Tofu has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
- Tofu is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) 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 tofu has 65% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tofu is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tofu | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 50% |
| Fat | 52% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tofu has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has 300% more dietary fiber than tofu - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and tofu has 98% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 113% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and tofu has 90% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tofu has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tofu - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than tofu - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both tofu and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tofu | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.195 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 221% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 476% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than tofu - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.319 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.319 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.38 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 2.38 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: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and tofu has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 110% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tofu has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or tofu contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 220% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 480% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.