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

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What are the differences between chocolate ice cream and mozzarella?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in copper and iron, yet mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 62% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 5 times more copper than mozzarella. While chocolate ice cream has 0.135mg of copper, mozzarella has only 0.027mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chocolate ice cream is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types in this article.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.1%
Contains more IronIron +272%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +570.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +439.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +809.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +623.7%
Contains more FatsFats +55.5%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 109mg 731mg 62%
Phosphorus 107mg 524mg 60%
Protein 3.8g 27.5g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.92µg 26%
Selenium 2.5µg 15.7µg 24%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.13mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.8g 10.867g 18%
Copper 0.135mg 0.027mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Iron 0.93mg 0.25mg 9%
Fats 11g 17.1g 9%
Carbs 28.2g 3.1g 8%
Cholesterol 34mg 54mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Potassium 249mg 95mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 4.844g 4%
Sodium 76mg 16mg 3%
Calories 216kcal 280kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.08mg 2%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin A 118µg 137µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 13IU 1%
Choline 22.5mg 18.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.509g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Mozzarella
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%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.