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Chocolate ice cream vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Marinara sauce?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +303.7%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.7%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.137
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +303.7%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.7%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.137

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Fats +643.2%
Contains more Carbs +249.9%
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Other +27.7%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Fats +643.2%
Contains more Carbs +249.9%
Contains more Water +56.9%
Contains more Other +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +751.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +751.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

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 Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 27g 6.26g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 1.41g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 1.48g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 8.06g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 51kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 109mg 27mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.78mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 76mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.58mg 0.2mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.081mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.137mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 33µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.024mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.061mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 16µg 13µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 34mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.377g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.