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Chocolate ice cream vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate ice cream and Taco salad

  • The amount of Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B3 in Taco salad is higher than in Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 17% more than Taco salad.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, chocolate and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Calcium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Zinc +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%

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 A +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 27g 11.91g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.8g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 11g 7.46g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 11.91g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 216kcal 141kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Taco salad
Fiber 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 97mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 72mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 210mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 385mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.135mg 0.113mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.5µg 2.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 297IU 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 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.18mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 16µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 34mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 6.8g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 2.606g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
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.
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.

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

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.