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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of tofu and chocolate ice cream is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Tofu or Chocolate Ice Cream .

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.