Chocolate ice cream vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate ice cream and American cheese
- Chocolate ice cream has more copper, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 94% more than chocolate ice cream.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 3 times more copper than American cheese. While chocolate ice cream contains 0.135mg of copper, American cheese contains only 0.046mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chocolate ice cream is lower.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, chocolate and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +858.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +329.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +499.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +708% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +662.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +377.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +420.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 109mg | 1045mg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 641mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 1671mg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8g | 18.057g | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 1.5µg | 50% |
| Fats | 11g | 31.79g | 32% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 20.2µg | 32% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 18.13g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 100mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.49mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 250µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 8.236g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.046mg | 10% |
| Calories | 216kcal | 371kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 1.286g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.403mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.234mg | 3% |
| Choline | 22.5mg | 36.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.36g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
17%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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