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

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What are the main differences between chocolate ice cream and biscuits?

  • Chocolate ice cream has less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, folate, and manganese than biscuits.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 11 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than chocolate ice cream.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more IronIron +211.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1204.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.3%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +92.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.2%
Contains more OtherOther +146.2%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +915.4%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Biscuit DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 19.5µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.356mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 4.163g 25%
Iron 0.93mg 2.9mg 25%
Sodium 76mg 580mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.949mg 17%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Calcium 109mg 235mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.8g 4.324g 11%
Folate 16µg 61µg 11%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.378mg 10%
Cholesterol 34mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.08µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.31mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 6.93g 9%
Fats 11g 16.3g 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 164mg 8%
Calories 216kcal 353kcal 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.082mg 6%
Protein 3.8g 7g 6%
Carbs 28.2g 44.6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.285mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Potassium 249mg 121mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.