Oatmeal vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) 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 oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 70% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 50% |
| Fat | 15% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 58% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 717% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and oatmeal has 96% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 321% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 84% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Oatmeal | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 110% more calcium than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 352% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 41% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 70% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream has 110% more calcium than oatmeal - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does chocolate ice cream or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 40% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.