Vanilla ice cream vs milk chocolate: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: vanilla ice cream scores 8/100 and milk chocolate 6/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Vanilla ice cream
207 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 66 g
Milk chocolate
535 kcal per 100 g. 1 bar (1.55 oz): 44 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesVanilla ice cream207 vs 535 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMilk chocolate3.5 vs 7.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberMilk chocolate0.7 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarVanilla ice cream21 vs 52 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMilk chocolate199 vs 372 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatVanilla ice cream6.8 vs 19 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Vanilla ice cream, 100 g | Milk chocolate, 100 g | Vanilla ice cream, 66 g | Milk chocolate, 44 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | 535 kcal | 137 kcal | 235 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7.7 g | 2.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 59 g | 16 g | 26 g |
| Sugars | 21 g | 52 g | 14 g | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3.4 g | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 30 g | 7.3 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 19 g | 4.5 g | 8.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0 mg | 0.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 118 µg | 59 µg | 78 µg | 26 µg |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 372 mg | 131 mg | 164 mg |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 2.4 mg | <0.1 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 189 mg | 84 mg | 83 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 63 mg | 9.2 mg | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 79 mg | 53 mg | 35 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.