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Chocolate cake vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate cake and Italian ice

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Manganese than Italian ice.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 27% more.
  • Italian ice contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +1688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2233.3%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1970%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +1688.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2233.3%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1970%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +11800%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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 B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17566.7%
Contains more Fats +75400%
Contains more Carbs +295.6%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +254.1%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +17566.7%
Contains more Fats +75400%
Contains more Carbs +295.6%
Contains more Other +3500%
Contains more Water +254.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 13.5g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 0.03g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 0.02g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 13.5g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 53kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 0g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 1mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.09mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 6mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.69mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 0.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.01mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.715mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.005mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.002mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 5µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 5.43g 0g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 0g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Italian ice
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
15%
Chocolate cake
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.