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

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Important differences between chocolate ice cream and chocolate

  • Chocolate ice cream has more vitamin A and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 99% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 59 times more vitamin A than chocolate. Chocolate ice cream contains 118µg of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 2µg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +403.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains more IronIron +762.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +661.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +913.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +5642.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.4%
Contains more FatsFats +184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.9%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.135mg 1.028mg 99%
Iron 0.93mg 8.02mg 89%
Manganese 0.14mg 1.419mg 56%
Saturated fat 6.8g 18.519g 53%
Fats 11g 31.28g 31%
Magnesium 29mg 146mg 28%
Fiber 1.2g 7g 23%
Calories 216kcal 546kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 9.54g 16%
Phosphorus 107mg 206mg 14%
Zinc 0.58mg 2.01mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.05mg 11%
Carbs 28.2g 61.17g 11%
Caffeine 3mg 43mg 10%
Cholesterol 34mg 8mg 9%
Potassium 249mg 559mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.092g 5%
Calcium 109mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.297mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.23µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.725mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.54mg 2%
Protein 3.8g 4.88g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.025mg 1%
Selenium 2.5µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.