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Chocolate ice cream vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate ice cream and Maple syrup

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 120% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, chocolate and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more IronIron +745.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1977.1%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554.6%

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9400%
Contains more FatsFats +18233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +72%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29081.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2311.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 216kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Protein 3.8g 0.04g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.06g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 28.2g 67.04g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Maple syrup
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 102mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 212mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.11mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g 60.46g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.018mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 107mg 2mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 12mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.081mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.036mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.002mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 1.6mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.011g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.017g Chocolate ice cream
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.