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Chocolate ice cream vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate ice cream and Chicken meat different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Calcium, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 52% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 7 times more Calcium than Chicken meat. While Chocolate ice cream contains 109mg of Calcium, Chicken meat contains only 15mg.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

Ice creams, chocolate and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Equal in Sodium - 82
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 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.5%
Contains more Selenium +856%
Equal in Sodium - 82

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 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +618.4%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Equal in Water - 59.45
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +618.4%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Equal in Water - 59.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +624.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +624.4%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 27g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 11g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 28.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Sugar 25.36g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 15mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 249mg 223mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 82mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.135mg 0.066mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.02mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 416IU 161IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 48µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.27mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.168mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 16µg 5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 34mg 88mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.