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

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Important differences between Chocolate ice cream and Tamarind

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% more.
  • Tamarind contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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 +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +919%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +919%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +757.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1733.3%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Other +107.7%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +1733.3%
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Other +107.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1673.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1673.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 27g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 3.8g 2.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.6g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 216kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 25.36g 38.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 109mg 74mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 29mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 107mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 249mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 76mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.58mg 0.1mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.086mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 30IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.1mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.152mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.143mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 16µg 14µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.181g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.059g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Tamarind
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%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.