Egg Yolk vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk 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
egg yolk
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than chocolate ice cream.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) 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 egg yolk are high in calories. Egg yolk has 49% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 50% |
| Fat | 75% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and egg yolk has 98% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 317% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in saturated fat. Egg yolk has 40% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and chocolate ice cream has 97% less cholesterol than egg yolk - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Egg yolk has 223% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 26 times more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 760% more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate ice cream contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 18% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 194% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than egg yolk - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.15 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.25 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in calories. Egg yolk has 50% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg yolk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 20% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.