Pasta vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Pasta 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
pasta
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and pasta are high in calories and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) 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 pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 72% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 62% less carbohydrates than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and pasta has 89% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 243% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and pasta has 96% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pasta has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both pasta and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Pasta | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 419% more calcium than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 255% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and pasta are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 12% more potassium than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg 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,
| Pasta | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.54 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate ice cream and pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 70% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or pasta contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 260% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
Does chocolate ice cream or pasta contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and pasta are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 10% more potassium than pasta - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.