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

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Significant differences between chocolate ice cream and icing

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron, while icing is higher in vitamin K.
  • Chocolate ice cream covers your daily saturated fat needs 19% more than icing.
  • Icing is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than icing (51).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +632.4%
Contains more IronIron +481.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +728.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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%
Icing
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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% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +907.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +878.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg

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
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +269.6%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.7%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1839.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Icing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 7.951g 50%
Saturated fat 6.8g 2.974g 17%
Copper 0.135mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 28.2g 67.89g 13%
Phosphorus 107mg 18mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13µg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 3mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.055mg 10%
Calories 216kcal 418kcal 10%
Iron 0.93mg 0.16mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.302mg 8%
Protein 3.8g 0g 8%
Fats 11g 16.23g 8%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.53mg 8%
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg 6%
Potassium 249mg 34mg 6%
Sodium 76mg 184mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.07mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.1µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 4.86g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.01mg 3%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 63.1g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.22mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
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
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.