Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Russet Potato
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
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and russet potato:
- Both chocolate ice cream and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and russet potato has 63% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 89% |
| Fat | 44% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Russet potato has 36% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream and russet potato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and russet potato has 98% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream has 78% more protein than russet potato - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and russet potato has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Russet potato has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has 714% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than russet potato - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than russet potato - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both chocolate ice cream and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than russet potato - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream and russet potato contain similar amounts of iron - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 67% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg 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 | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and russet potato has 60% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, russet potato has 40% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or russet potato contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than russet potato - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 70% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.