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Chocolate ice cream vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate ice cream and Fish sandwich

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 28% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Fish sandwich contains 20 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate ice cream. Chocolate ice cream contains 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish sandwich contains 6µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +620%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +620%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116

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 +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +851.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4433.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +851.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4433.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1426.1%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1426.1%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 27g 25.69g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 11g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 28.2g 26.69g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 25.36g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 37mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 249mg 206mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 602mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.49mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.075mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 2.5µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 416IU 87IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 6µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.37mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 16µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 34mg 35mg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.08g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.595g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Fish sandwich
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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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.