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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, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, potato salad has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate ice cream is 27% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index than potato salad.

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.
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% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +473.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.534mg

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% 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 ProteinProtein +41.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 1.429g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.737g 22%
Sodium 76mg 529mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 68mg 11%
Vitamin A 118µg 32µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg 10%
Calcium 109mg 19mg 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.141mg 7%
Carbs 28.2g 11.17g 6%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Iron 0.93mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.89mg 4%
Fats 11g 8.2g 4%
Calories 216kcal 143kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.077mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Folate 16µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.101mg 2%
Protein 3.8g 2.68g 2%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.31mg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.118mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 2.48g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 9.87g N/A
Potassium 249mg 254mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.534mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Potato salad
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
13%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 453mg)
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.