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

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What are the differences between cheesecake and chocolate ice cream?

  • Cheesecake is higher in monounsaturated fat, yet chocolate ice cream is higher in copper and calcium.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for sodium is 16% more.
  • Cheesecake has 3 times more monounsaturated fat than chocolate ice cream. While cheesecake has 8.634g of monounsaturated fat, chocolate ice cream has only 3.21g.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate ice cream is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cheesecake is lower.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.7%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.14mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +104%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.194mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.554mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Fats 22.5g 11g 18%
Sodium 438mg 76mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 3.21g 14%
Saturated fat 9.921g 6.8g 14%
Copper 0.02mg 0.135mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.41g 8%
Cholesterol 55mg 34mg 7%
Calcium 51mg 109mg 6%
Calories 321kcal 216kcal 5%
Selenium 5.2µg 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin A 159µg 118µg 5%
Potassium 90mg 249mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.29µg 5%
Choline 45.9mg 22.5mg 4%
Iron 0.63mg 0.93mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg 3%
Protein 5.5g 3.8g 3%
Phosphorus 93mg 107mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.042mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin D 18IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 25.5g 28.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 27g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 25.36g N/A
Manganese 0.14mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.194mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.226mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.554mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.055mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Chocolate ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cheesecake
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.121g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.