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Chocolate ice cream vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Caramel

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Manganese, however, Caramel has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 22% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Candies, caramels.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +564.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +564.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +31.8%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +890.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +890.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Water +555.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +173%
Contains more Other +38.5%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +35.8%
Contains more Water +555.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +173%
Contains more Other +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +748.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 27g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.8g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 11g 8.1g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 77g Caramel
Calories 216kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 25.36g 65.5g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.93mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 249mg 214mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 245mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.44mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.018mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.011mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.8µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 42IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 12µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.4mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.148mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 16µg 4µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 34mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 6.8g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 1.542g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chocolate ice cream
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.