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Chocolate ice cream vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate ice cream and Sugar substitute different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 77% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 19 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. While Chocolate ice cream contains 0.135mg of Copper, Sugar substitute contains only 0.007mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less Sodium.

Ice creams, chocolate and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Iron +481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1237.5%
Contains more Potassium +538.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +1828.6%
Contains more Manganese +536.4%
Contains more Calcium +706.4%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1237.5%
Contains more Potassium +538.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +1828.6%
Contains more Manganese +536.4%
Contains more Calcium +706.4%

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 B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Carbs +200.6%
Contains more Other +210%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +84.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Carbs +200.6%
Contains more Other +210%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 27g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 3.8g 2.06g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 216kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 25.36g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.93mg 0.16mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 6mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 39mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 572mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.04mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.007mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.022mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.015mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.015mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.08mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.015mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 34mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 6.8g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.