Chocolate ice cream vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate ice cream and pudding different?
- Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, pudding is richer in vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate ice cream is 25% higher.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 4 times more monounsaturated fat than pudding. While chocolate ice cream contains 3.21g of monounsaturated fat, pudding contains only 0.819g.
- Pudding has less cholesterol.
- Pudding has a lower glycemic index (47) than chocolate ice cream (62).
Ice creams, chocolate and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
3.15 g
Carbs:
19.64 g
Water:
73.13 g
Other:
0.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.18 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +291.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.8g | 1.81g | 23% |
| Fats | 11g | 3.15g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 39µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 0.819g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.326mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Calories | 216kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 87mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 19.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Choline | 22.5mg | 11.3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 0.18g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.31µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27g | 18.84g | N/A |
| Calcium | 109mg | 106mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 25.36g | 11.96g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins