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Chocolate ice cream vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate ice cream and pork chop

  • Pork chop is richer than chocolate ice cream in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Pork chop covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 2 times more saturated fat than pork chop. Chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat, while pork chop has 4.339g.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than pork chop (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1356%
~equal in Iron ~0.87mg
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +789.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.2%
Contains more FatsFats +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 36.4µg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 7.927mg 48%
Protein 3.8g 23.72g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.49mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.489mg 33%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.15mg 23%
Phosphorus 107mg 241mg 19%
Cholesterol 34mg 78mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.66µg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 4µg 13%
Saturated fat 6.8g 4.339g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.104mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.894g 10%
Carbs 28.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.313mg 9%
Choline 22.5mg 67.5mg 8%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.01mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Calcium 109mg 56mg 5%
Fats 11g 14.35g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 4.887g 4%
Vitamin D 8IU 40IU 4%
Folate 16µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.105mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 315mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Calories 216kcal 231kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 0.87mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 0g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0g N/A
Sodium 76mg 74mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

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Chocolate ice cream Pork chop
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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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.