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Chocolate ice cream vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate ice cream and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese broccoli is 70% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Cholesterol.

Ice creams, chocolate and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Iron +66.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +161%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +121.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Potassium - 261
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +161%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +121.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Potassium - 261

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +3928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +3928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +28166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +1427.8%
Contains more Carbs +640.2%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Contains more Water +67.9%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +1427.8%
Contains more Carbs +640.2%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Contains more Water +67.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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 Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 27g 1.31g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 1.14g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.72g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 3.81g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 22kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.2g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 109mg 100mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.56mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 41mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 76mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.58mg 0.39mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.061mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 1.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 82µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.146mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.159mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 16µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.05g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.33g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.