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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 Biscuit?

  • Chocolate ice cream has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, and Manganese than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 11 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Chocolate ice cream has 34mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +680%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 A +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.9%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1204.9%
Contains more Folate +281.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +92.7%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +146.2%
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 Water +92.7%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Fats +48.2%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +915.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 27g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 3.8g 7g Biscuit
Fats 11g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 28.2g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 216kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 25.36g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 109mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.93mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 249mg 121mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 580mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.54mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.082mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 2.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 416IU 82IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.285mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.035mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.08µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 34mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 6.8g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Biscuit
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
25%
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 Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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.