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Chocolate ice cream vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Potato salad

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 27% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +473.7%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Potassium - 254
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +473.7%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.6%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Equal in Potassium - 254

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 A +165%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +165%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +50%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.5%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.5%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 27g 9.87g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 2.68g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 8.2g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 11.17g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 143kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Potato salad
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 109mg 19mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.65mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 52mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 76mg 529mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.31mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.118mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.101mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 416IU 157IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 32µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.06mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.534mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 16µg 7µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 34mg 68mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.48g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.