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

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How are Chocolate ice cream and Pudding different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pudding is richer in Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 25% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pudding. While Chocolate ice cream contains 3.21g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pudding contains only 0.819g.
  • Pudding has less Cholesterol.

Ice creams, chocolate and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +173.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Equal in Calcium - 106
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +173.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +66%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +48%
Equal in Calcium - 106

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 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin K - 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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Water +31.3%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Water +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%

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 Pudding
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 27g 18.84g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 3.16g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 3.15g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 19.64g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 120kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 1.2g 0.8g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 106mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.34mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 87mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 150mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 98mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.48mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.111mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.097mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 416IU 139IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 39µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.06mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.038mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.157mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.133mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.326mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.03mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 4µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Cholesterol 34mg 9mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 6.8g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.819g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.18g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.