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Chocolate vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate and Ice cream?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% more.
  • Chocolate has 177 times more Manganese than Ice cream. While Chocolate has 1.419mg of Manganese, Ice cream has only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice cream is lower.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Ice creams, vanilla types 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 +8811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.9%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +4369.6%
Contains more Manganese +17637.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +8811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.2%
Contains more Potassium +180.9%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +191.3%
Contains more Copper +4369.6%
Contains more Manganese +17637.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%

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 E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +742%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +742%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +159.2%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Water +6188.7%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +159.2%
Contains more Other +88.9%
Contains more Water +6188.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 22.9g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 3.5g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 11g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 23.6g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 207kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 7g 0.7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 8.02mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 14mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 105mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 199mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 80mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.69mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.023mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.008mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.3mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.116mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.3µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 8mg 44mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 18.519g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.969g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.452g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Ice cream
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
10%
Chocolate
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.