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

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What are the main differences between chocolate ice cream and chives?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and iron.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 177% higher.
  • Chives contain less cholesterol.
  • Chives have a lower glycemic index than chocolate ice cream.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Chives, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70800%
Contains more FolateFolate +556.3%

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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1406.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +548.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more WaterWater +62.7%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3278.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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 Chives
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 58.1mg 64%
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.146g 30%
Folate 16µg 105µg 22%
Fats 11g 0.73g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 218µg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.373mg 10%
Calories 216kcal 30kcal 9%
Iron 0.93mg 1.6mg 8%
Carbs 28.2g 4.35g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.095g 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 58mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.138mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.115mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 2.5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.324mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 5.2mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.647mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.078mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg 3%
Sodium 76mg 3mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 42mg 3%
Calcium 109mg 92mg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.157mg 2%
Protein 3.8g 3.27g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.267g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 296mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 1.85g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.