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

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How are chocolate ice cream and sardine different?

  • Sardine is higher than chocolate ice cream in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 360% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 4 times more saturated fat than sardine. Chocolate ice cream contains 6.8g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than sardine (0).

Ice creams, chocolate and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more IronIron +214%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2008%

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%
Sardine
Sardine
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2982.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +547.9%
Contains more OtherOther +232.3%
~equal in Fats ~11.45g
~equal in Water ~59.61g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 8.94µg 360%
Selenium 2.5µg 52.7µg 91%
Phosphorus 107mg 490mg 55%
Protein 3.8g 24.62g 42%
Cholesterol 34mg 142mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 5.148g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 5.245mg 31%
Calcium 109mg 382mg 27%
Iron 0.93mg 2.92mg 25%
Saturated fat 6.8g 1.528g 24%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 4.8µg 23%
Vitamin D 8IU 193IU 23%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.04mg 12%
Choline 22.5mg 75mg 10%
Sodium 76mg 307mg 10%
Vitamin A 118µg 32µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.167mg 9%
Carbs 28.2g 0g 9%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.31mg 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.186mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Potassium 249mg 397mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.642mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 39mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 3.869g 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Fats 11g 11.45g 1%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.108mg 1%
Calories 216kcal 208kcal 0%
Net carbs 27g 0g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.