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

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The main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Carrot

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Calcium, however, Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Carrot is 80% higher.
  • Carrot is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Carrots, raw.

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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 Calcium +230.3%
Contains more Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Equal in Sodium - 69
Equal in Manganese - 0.143
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 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +230.3%
Contains more Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Equal in Sodium - 69
Equal in Manganese - 0.143

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3915.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3915.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +4483.3%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +4483.3%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22828.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Carrot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 27g 6.78g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 0.93g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.24g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 9.58g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 41kcal Chocolate ice cream
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 25.36g 4.74g Carrot
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 109mg 33mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 35mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 76mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 0.58mg 0.24mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.045mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.058mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.273mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 16µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.014g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.117g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.