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Chocolate ice cream vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and mashed potato different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, and phosphorus; however, mashed potato is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate ice cream is 31% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a lower glycemic index (62) than mashed potato (87).

Ice creams, chocolate and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties 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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +505.6%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +290.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
~equal in Other ~1.26g

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +345.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +227.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Mashed potato DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.577g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.015mg 14%
Fats 11g 2.82g 13%
Copper 0.135mg 0.035mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Sodium 76mg 306mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.07µg 9%
Calcium 109mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin A 118µg 43µg 8%
Iron 0.93mg 0.31mg 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 59mg 7%
Calories 216kcal 89kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.72g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.342g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.08mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Carbs 28.2g 14.65g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Protein 3.8g 1.65g 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.22mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg 3%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Choline 22.5mg 13.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.098mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.42mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 249mg 286mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0.5g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.223g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.