Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Watercress
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Watercress
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
watercress
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and watercress:
- Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
- Watercress has more Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and watercress has 95% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and watercress has 11 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to watercress per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for watercress, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 33% |
| Fat | 44% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watercress has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has 140% more dietary fiber than watercress - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and watercress has 99% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and watercress has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Watercress has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 60 times more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in Vitamin A. Watercress has 36% more Vitamin A than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than watercress - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 832 times more Vitamin K than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and watercress has 250ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Watercress has more Vitamin B6, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate ice cream and watercress contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Watercress has a little more calcium (10%) than chocolate ice cream by weight - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 365% more iron than watercress - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and watercress has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in potassium. Watercress has 33% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and watercress has 330mg 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 | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 1914 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than watercress per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.023 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than watercress per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.012 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 Watercress (Watercress, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or watercress contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and watercress has 100% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and watercress has 11 calories.
Is chocolate ice cream or watercress better for protein?
Chocolate ice cream and watercress contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and watercress has 2.3g of protein.
Does chocolate ice cream or watercress have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watercress has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and watercress has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or watercress contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in calcium. Watercress has a little more calcium ( 10%) than chocolate ice cream by weight - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and watercress has 120mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or watercress contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and watercress are high in potassium. Watercress has 30% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and watercress has 330mg of potassium.