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

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How are chocolate ice cream and tuna salad different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A, while tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need for selenium, 70% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 6 times more calcium than tuna salad. Chocolate ice cream contains 109mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in saturated fat.

Ice creams, chocolate and Fish, tuna salad 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +541.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1548%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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%
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +313.8%

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.8%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.4%

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 Tuna salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 2.5µg 41.2µg 70%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 6.7mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.2µg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 4.122g 25%
Protein 3.8g 16.04g 24%
Saturated fat 6.8g 1.544g 24%
Sodium 76mg 402mg 14%
Phosphorus 107mg 178mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin A 118µg 24µg 10%
Calcium 109mg 17mg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.26mg 6%
Carbs 28.2g 9.41g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.04mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Fats 11g 9.26g 3%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 249mg 178mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 2.887g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Calories 216kcal 187kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.031mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.135mg 0.145mg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Net carbs 27g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Zinc 0.58mg 0.56mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.