Coconut vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Coconut 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
coconut
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Coconut is a great source of iron.
- Coconut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut (Nuts, coconut meat, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in calories. Coconut has 64% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and coconut has 354 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Coconut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:16:80 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16% | 50% |
| Fat | 80% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut has 46% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut has 15.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 650% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut has 9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and coconut has 75% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut has 6.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and coconut contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and coconut has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in saturated fat. Coconut has 337% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut has 29.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut has 371% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than coconut - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and coconut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut has 0.24mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and coconut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both coconut and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.54 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 26 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 679% more calcium than coconut - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut is a great source of iron and it has 161% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in potassium. Coconut has 43% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut has 356mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coconut and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coconut | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.366 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.366 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: Coconut (Nuts, coconut meat, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in calories. Coconut has 60% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and coconut has 354 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and coconut has 15.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than coconut - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut has 14mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or coconut contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and coconut are high in potassium. Coconut has 40% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut has 356mg of potassium.