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

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What are the main differences between chocolate ice cream and gingerbread?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, yet gingerbread is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 5 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Chocolate ice cream has 0.29µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +552%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +98.9%
Contains more FatsFats +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.5%
Contains more OtherOther +92.3%
~equal in Protein ~3.9g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +928.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Gingerbread DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 16.3µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 4.216g 25%
Iron 0.93mg 2.88mg 24%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.683mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.19mg 12%
Saturated fat 6.8g 4.122g 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 14µg 12%
Sodium 76mg 327mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 7.124g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.06µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.19mg 10%
Magnesium 29mg 70mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.738mg 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 54mg 8%
Fats 11g 16.4g 8%
Calories 216kcal 356kcal 7%
Carbs 28.2g 49.2g 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.195mg 7%
Potassium 249mg 439mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Calcium 109mg 71mg 4%
Folate 16µg 33µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.375mg 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.162mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Cholesterol 34mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg 1%
Protein 3.8g 3.9g 0%
Net carbs 27g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Gingerbread
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%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.