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

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The main differences between chocolate ice cream and coconut

  • Chocolate ice cream has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 114% higher.
  • Coconut is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +971.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +86%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +204.5%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 29.698g 104%
Manganese 0.14mg 1.5mg 59%
Fats 11g 33.49g 35%
Copper 0.135mg 0.435mg 33%
Fiber 1.2g 9g 31%
Iron 0.93mg 2.43mg 19%
Selenium 2.5µg 10.1µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.02mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 14mg 10%
Calories 216kcal 354kcal 7%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.3mg 5%
Carbs 28.2g 15.23g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 1.425g 4%
Folate 16µg 26µg 3%
Potassium 249mg 356mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.3mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.54mg 2%
Choline 22.5mg 12.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.066mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 113mg 1%
Protein 3.8g 3.33g 1%
Net carbs 27g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.054mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.366g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.