Feta Cheese vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese 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
feta cheese
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has 62% less cholesterol than feta cheese.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) 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 feta cheese are high in calories. Feta cheese has 23% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 50% |
| Fat | 73% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Feta cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and feta cheese has less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 274% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in saturated fat. Feta cheese has 96% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream has 62% less cholesterol than feta cheese - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than feta cheese - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in Vitamin A. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for Vitamin A - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 352% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and feta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 302% more potassium than feta cheese - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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 feta cheese and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Feta Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both feta cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Feta Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both feta cheese and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Feta Cheese | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in calories. Feta cheese has 20% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, feta cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 350% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.