Orange Juice vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice 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
orange juice
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and chocolate ice cream:
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Orange juice has 63% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 orange juice has 79% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice has 63% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has 500% more dietary fiber than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and orange juice has 67% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and orange juice has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 443% more protein than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and orange juice has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Orange juice has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 70 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both orange juice and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange Juice | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 891% more calcium than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 365% more iron than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg 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 orange juice and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange Juice | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 19 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and orange juice has 80% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or orange juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or orange juice contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than orange juice - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.