Chocolate ice cream vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate ice cream and soft serve?
- Chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, iron, and manganese, yet soft serve is richer in vitamin B12.
- Soft serve's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 19% higher.
- Chocolate ice cream has 28 times more manganese than soft serve. Chocolate ice cream has 0.14mg of manganese, while soft serve has 0.005mg.
- Soft serve contains less sugar.
- Chocolate ice cream has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.
We used Ice creams, chocolate and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate types in this comparison.
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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 | +141.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +342.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2700% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +137.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +103.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +15.6% |
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:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.1g
~equal in
Water
~59.8g
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
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.46g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.49g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 34mg | 91mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.135mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.93mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.005mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 118µg | 162µg | 5% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 12mg | 4% |
Fats | 11g | 13g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 29IU | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 6.8g | 7.46g | 3% |
Carbs | 28.2g | 22.2g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0.7g | 2% |
Potassium | 249mg | 177mg | 2% |
Calcium | 109mg | 131mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.506mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 3µg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
Protein | 3.8g | 4.1g | 1% |
Sodium | 76mg | 61mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 107mg | 116mg | 1% |
Choline | 22.5mg | 26mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 3.49g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
Calories | 216kcal | 222kcal | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 27g | 21.5g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.36g | 21.16g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 0.46g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.296mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
Caffeine | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
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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%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

17%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Soft serve is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.