Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate ice cream
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper:
- Both chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Red bell pepper has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and red bell pepper has 88% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 79% |
| Fat | 44% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Red bell pepper is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and red bell pepper has 83% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 284% more protein than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Red bell pepper has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 181 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A. Red bell pepper has 33% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, red bell pepper contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 46 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 116% more iron than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 18% more potassium than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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,
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.1 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: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 20% more potassium than red bell pepper - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.