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

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How are Pudding and Chocolate ice cream different?

  • Pudding is higher in Vitamin D, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 25% higher.
  • Pudding contains 6 times more Vitamin D than Chocolate ice cream. While Pudding contains 44IU of Vitamin D, Chocolate ice cream contains only 8IU.
  • Pudding has less Sugar.

Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Ice creams, chocolate 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 Selenium +48%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Selenium +48%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 109

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 D +450%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.29
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
26%
Chocolate ice cream

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.