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

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How are chocolate ice cream and corn different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, and iron, while corn is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate ice cream covers your daily need for saturated Fat 33% more than corn.
  • Corn is lower in cholesterol.

Ice creams, chocolate and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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%
Corn
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 19% 17% 16% 17% 33% 0.13% 22% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg

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% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Corn
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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 18% 16% 1.8% 0% 23% 13% 32% 48% 32% 0% 1% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.3%

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
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3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +633.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +85.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.8%

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
Corn
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17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +758.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.1%

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 Corn
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Corn Opinion
Calories 216kcal 96kcal Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 3.41g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 1.5g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.5mg Corn
Net carbs 27g 18.58g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 20.98g Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 3mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 218mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.45mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 1.2g 2.4g Corn
Copper 0.135mg 0.049mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.62mg Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Phosphorus 107mg 77mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 1mg Corn
Vitamin A 416IU 263IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 13µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.09mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.057mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.139mg Corn
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg Corn
Folate 16µg 23µg Corn
Choline 22.5mg 29.1mg Corn
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.374g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.603g Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Corn
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn
Corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.