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

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How are chocolate ice cream and taro different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, fiber, manganese, and potassium.
  • Chocolate ice cream covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than taro.
  • Taro is lower in cholesterol.

Ice creams, chocolate and Taro, raw types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.6%

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% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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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 15% 1.3% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%

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
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5400%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
~equal in Carbs ~26.46g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19962.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Taro
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Taro DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 0.041g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.283mg 18%
Fats 11g 0.2g 17%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 4µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.025mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Fiber 1.2g 4.1g 12%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.383mg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Potassium 249mg 591mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 0.016g 8%
Calcium 109mg 43mg 7%
Iron 0.93mg 0.55mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.303mg 5%
Protein 3.8g 1.5g 5%
Calories 216kcal 112kcal 5%
Copper 0.135mg 0.172mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.095mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4.5mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.7µg 3%
Phosphorus 107mg 84mg 3%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.23mg 3%
Sodium 76mg 11mg 3%
Folate 16µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.083g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 28.2g 26.46g 1%
Choline 22.5mg 17.3mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 29mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.069mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.111mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0%
Valine 0.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Taro
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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
  2. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.