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Chocolate ice cream vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate ice cream and Cottage cheese

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Cottage cheese is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 25% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 70 times more Manganese than Cottage cheese. Chocolate ice cream contains 0.14mg of Manganese, while Cottage cheese contains 0.002mg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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 +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%

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 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.557
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.557

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +734.3%
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Equal in Other - 1.41
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +734.3%
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Equal in Other - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 27g 3.38g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 11g 4.3g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 3.38g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 98kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 83mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.07mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 249mg 104mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 364mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.4mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.029mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.002mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 416IU 140IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 37µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.08mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 3IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.027mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.163mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.099mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.046mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 12µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 34mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 6.8g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.778g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.123g Chocolate ice cream

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Chocolate ice cream Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.