Kiwi vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi 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
kiwi
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and chocolate ice cream:
- Both kiwi and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and kiwi has 72% less calories than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 50% |
| Fat | 7% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kiwi has 48% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 3g 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 kiwi has 65% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 233% more protein than kiwi - kiwi has 1.1g 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 kiwi has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kiwi has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 131 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 92.7mg 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 28 times more Vitamin A than kiwi - kiwi has 4ug 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 kiwi - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kiwi and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kiwi has 133 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both kiwi and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kiwi | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 221% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 200% more iron than kiwi - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both kiwi and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Kiwi has 25% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 312mg 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,
| Kiwi | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 52 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 122 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kiwi per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kiwi and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kiwi | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.246 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.246 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: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does kiwi or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and kiwi has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Does kiwi or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kiwi has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does kiwi or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does kiwi or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both kiwi and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Kiwi has 30% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.