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Chocolate ice cream vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate ice cream and Spaghetti

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +465.9%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +956%

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% 25% 6% 6% 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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +1082.8%
Contains more OtherOther +364.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
~equal in Carbs ~30.86g

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2350.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

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 Spaghetti
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Spaghetti Opinion
Calories 216kcal 158kcal Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 11g 0.93g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 29.06g Spaghetti
Carbs 28.2g 30.86g Spaghetti
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 7mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 44mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Spaghetti
Copper 0.135mg 0.1mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.51mg Chocolate ice cream
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 107mg 58mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 1mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.06mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 2.5µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.02mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.112mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.049mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 7µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 6.4mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.131g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.326g Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Spaghetti
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.