Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate ice cream
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and tomato:
- Both chocolate ice cream and tomato are high in potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and tomato has 92% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 75% |
| Fat | 44% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and tomato has 90% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 332% more protein than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tomato has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 181% more Vitamin A than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 990% more calcium than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 244% more iron than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and tomato are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has a little more potassium (5%) than tomato by weight - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.08 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: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or tomato contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 990% more calcium than tomato - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or tomato contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and tomato are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has a little more potassium ( 10%) than tomato by weight - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.