Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Edamame
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
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and edamame:
- Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Edamame has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Edamame has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 79% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 27% |
| Fat | 44% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and edamame has 91% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 213% more protein than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and edamame has 91% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Edamame has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has 771% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 687% more Vitamin A than edamame - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than edamame - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has 88 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and edamame contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 311 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 73% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 144% more iron than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Edamame has 75% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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 | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 1.794 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Chocolate ice cream has 80% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Is edamame or chocolate ice cream better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 210% more protein than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Does edamame or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 70% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does edamame or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both edamame and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Edamame has 80% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.