Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream 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
vanilla ice cream
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream:
- Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, saturated fat and sugar.
- Chocolate ice cream has more folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for calories - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has 71% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in sugar. Chocolate ice cream has 20% more sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in saturated fat. Vanilla ice cream is very similar to vanilla ice cream for saturated fat - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of cholesterol - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in Vitamin A. is very similar to vanilla ice cream for Vitamin A - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more folate. Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 17% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 933% more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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 vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.15 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.275 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: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Vanilla ice cream is quite similar to vanilla ice cream for calories - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of carbs - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Both vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Vanilla ice cream has 20% more calcium than chocolate ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.