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

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How are chocolate ice cream and edam different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, while edam is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need for calcium, 62% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 4 times more copper than edam. Chocolate ice cream contains 0.135mg of copper, while edam contains 0.036mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than edam (27).

Ice creams, chocolate and Cheese, edam types were 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.
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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +570.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
~equal in Folate ~16µg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1872%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.6%
Contains more FatsFats +152.7%
Contains more OtherOther +224.6%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Edam DV% diff.
Calcium 109mg 731mg 62%
Phosphorus 107mg 536mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.54µg 52%
Saturated fat 6.8g 17.572g 49%
Protein 3.8g 24.99g 42%
Sodium 76mg 812mg 32%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.75mg 29%
Fats 11g 27.8g 26%
Selenium 2.5µg 14.5µg 22%
Cholesterol 34mg 89mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.389mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 243µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8.125g 12%
Copper 0.135mg 0.036mg 11%
Carbs 28.2g 1.43g 9%
Calories 216kcal 357kcal 7%
Iron 0.93mg 0.44mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.011mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.281mg 5%
Vitamin D 8IU 20IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.665g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Potassium 249mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Choline 22.5mg 15.4mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.082mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 1.43g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.037mg 0%
Folate 16µg 16µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.772g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.