Granola vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Granola 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
granola
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in granola and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Granola has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) 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 granola are high in calories. Granola has 126% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and granola has 489 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, granola is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chocolate ice cream for fat. Granola has a macronutrient ratio of 11:44:45 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Granola | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 50% |
| Fat | 45% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Granola is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 48% less carbohydrates than granola - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Granola is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 642% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and granola has 8.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and granola has 22% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and granola has 19.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Granola is an excellent source of protein and it has 260% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and granola has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and granola has 42% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and granola has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both granola and chocolate ice cream are low in trans fat - granola has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Granola has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and granola does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and granola has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than granola - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and granola has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than granola - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and granola does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Granola is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 36 times more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and granola has 11.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and granola contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and granola has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Granola has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both granola and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Granola | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.548 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.354 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 2.739 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.752 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 43% more calcium than granola - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
iron
Granola is an excellent source of iron and it has 325% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in potassium. Granola has 116% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and granola has 539mg 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 granola and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Granola | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 137 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, granola has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Granola | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.611 G | 0.15 G |
| EPA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.613 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, granola has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Granola | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.194 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 7.247 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: Granola (Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or granola contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in calories. Granola has 130% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and granola has 489 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or granola have more carbohydrates?
By weight, granola is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 50% fewer carbohydrates than granola - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and granola has 53.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or granola contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 40% more calcium than granola - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and granola has 76mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or granola contain more iron?
Granola is an abundant source of iron and it has 330% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and granola has 4mg of iron.
Does chocolate ice cream or granola contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and granola are high in potassium. Granola has 120% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and granola has 539mg of potassium.