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Chocolate ice cream vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 34% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
9
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2575%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +1833.3%
Contains more Copper +187.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Chocolate ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2575%
Contains more Potassium +87.2%
Contains more Zinc +1833.3%
Contains more Copper +187.2%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%

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.
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
12
:
0
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Chocolate ice cream
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%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +3066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4056.7%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Chocolate ice cream
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +3066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4056.7%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 27g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 3.8g 0.12g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 216kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 25.36g 97.02g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 83mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.71mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 4mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 133mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.58mg 0.03mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.047mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.064mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.11mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.132mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.041mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0g Chocolate ice cream

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 71.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.