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

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The main differences between chocolate ice cream and currants

  • Chocolate ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and calcium; however, currants have more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for currants is 45% higher.
  • Currants are lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index than currants.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Currants, red and white, 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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.9%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +765.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg

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
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%

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
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11364.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Currant DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.7mg 41mg 45%
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.017g 31%
Fats 11g 0.2g 17%
Vitamin A 118µg 2µg 13%
Fiber 1.2g 4.3g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.064mg 10%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 44mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.028g 8%
Calories 216kcal 56kcal 8%
Calcium 109mg 33mg 8%
Protein 3.8g 1.4g 5%
Carbs 28.2g 13.8g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 13mg 4%
Fructose 3.53g 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.23mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 1mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 22.5mg 7.6mg 3%
Copper 0.135mg 0.107mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.088g 2%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.186mg 2%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.07mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 275mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 9.5g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 7.37g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Currant
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
17%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.