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Chocolate ice cream vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate ice cream and barbecue chicken

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in calcium and vitamin B5; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 7 times more calcium than barbecue chicken. While chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium, barbecue chicken has only 16mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less saturated fat.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than chocolate ice cream (62).

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +780%
~equal in Potassium ~255mg
~equal in Iron ~0.95mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +490%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23400%
Contains more OtherOther +47.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.4%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 3.8g 22.51g 37%
Selenium 2.5µg 22µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 5.732mg 34%
Cholesterol 34mg 127mg 31%
Phosphorus 107mg 218mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.8g 3.927g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 2.038g 11%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.78mg 11%
Sodium 76mg 335mg 11%
Vitamin A 118µg 20µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.191mg 10%
Carbs 28.2g 0.12g 9%
Calcium 109mg 16mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 6.446g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.47µg 8%
Choline 22.5mg 62.9mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.005mg 6%
Copper 0.135mg 0.077mg 6%
Fats 11g 15.08g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.227mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Calories 216kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 0.12g N/A
Potassium 249mg 255mg 0%
Iron 0.93mg 0.95mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Barbecue chicken
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.