Yogurt vs. Chocolate Ice Cream

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt 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 yogurt versus chocolate ice cream (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and chocolate ice cream:

  • Both chocolate ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium.
  • Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
  • Yogurt has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 yogurt has 72% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream
Protein 22% 7%
Carbohydrates 30% 50%
Fat 48% 44%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Yogurt has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than yogurt - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and yogurt has 82% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and yogurt has 69% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 337% more Vitamin A than yogurt - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chocolate ice cream and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both yogurt and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.042 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.194 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 0.226 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.554 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.055 MG
Folate 7 UG 16 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG 0.29 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chocolate ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 11% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Chocolate ice cream has 17 times more iron than yogurt - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than yogurt - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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 yogurt and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream
beta-carotene 5 UG 19 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yogurt per 100 grams.

Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.15 G
Total 0.027 G 0.15 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.

Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.25 G
Total 0.065 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 Yogurt or Chocolate Ice Cream .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .

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FAQ

Does chocolate ice cream or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and yogurt has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Does chocolate ice cream or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate ice cream or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 10% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.