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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 sandwiches

  • Chocolate ice cream has more calcium; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, folate, and iron.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 28% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 3 times less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream. Chocolate ice cream contains 6.8g of saturated fat, while fish sandwiches contain 1.949g.

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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +620%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +851.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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
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 WaterWater +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +63.8%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 6.257g 39%
Selenium 2.5µg 18µg 28%
Sodium 76mg 602mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.8g 1.949g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.68µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.21mg 14%
Protein 3.8g 10.29g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.15mg 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 6µg 12%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.6µg 11%
Folate 16µg 46µg 8%
Iron 0.93mg 1.5mg 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.075mg 7%
Calcium 109mg 37mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.264mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.37mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.14mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 2.595g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calories 216kcal 257kcal 2%
Fats 11g 12.45g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg 2%
Carbs 28.2g 26.69g 1%
Phosphorus 107mg 116mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.49mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Potassium 249mg 206mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.07mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Choline 22.5mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.8mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 25.69g N/A
Cholesterol 34mg 35mg 0%
Vitamin D 8IU 9IU 0%
Sugar 25.36g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Fish sandwich
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
27%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
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.