Chocolate Ice Cream vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Ice Cream and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate ice cream and yellow corn:
- Both chocolate ice cream and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn 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.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and yellow corn has 56% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Chocolate ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:50:44 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 76% |
| Fat | 44% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn has 26% less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and yellow corn has 82% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and yellow corn has 97% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 686% more Vitamin C than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 808% more Vitamin A than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, yellow corn contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both chocolate ice cream and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.042 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.226 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 107% more iron than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate ice cream and yellow corn are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 14% more potassium than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.15 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than chocolate ice cream per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Ice Cream | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.25 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.25 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and yellow corn has 60% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn has 30% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or yellow corn contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
Does chocolate ice cream or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both chocolate ice cream and yellow corn are high in potassium. Chocolate ice cream has 10% more potassium than yellow corn - chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.