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Chocolate milk vs. Ice cream sundae cone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate milk and Ice cream sundae cone

  • Chocolate milk has more Vitamin D, and Calcium, while Ice cream sundae cone has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chocolate milk contains 13 times more Vitamin D than Ice cream sundae cone. While Chocolate milk contains 51IU of Vitamin D, Ice cream sundae cone contains only 4IU.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chocolate milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Ice cream sundae cone.

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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 +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 14% 15% 55% 18% 15% 16% 28% 12% 13%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%

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 D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +788.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.35
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 3% 3% 0% 23% 50% 21% 22% 12% 15% 44% 2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +788.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Fats +313%
Contains more Carbs +179.4%
Equal in Protein - 3
Equal in Other - 0.8
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Fats +313%
Contains more Carbs +179.4%
Equal in Protein - 3
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
52% 34% 14%
Saturated Fat: 2.717 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate milk Ice cream sundae cone
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Ice cream sundae cone Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 27.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Protein 3.17g 3g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 14g Ice cream sundae cone
Carbs 10.34g 28.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Calories 83kcal 254kcal Ice cream sundae cone
Sugar 9.54g 21.26g Chocolate milk
Fiber 0.8g 1g Ice cream sundae cone
Calcium 112mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.36mg Ice cream sundae cone
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Ice cream sundae cone
Phosphorus 101mg 128mg Ice cream sundae cone
Potassium 167mg 204mg Ice cream sundae cone
Sodium 60mg 115mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Ice cream sundae cone
Copper 0.065mg 0.082mg Ice cream sundae cone
Manganese 0.077mg 0.087mg Ice cream sundae cone
Selenium 1.9µg 2.3µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin A 98IU 410IU Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 117µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.11mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin D 51IU 4IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.09mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.213mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 1.111mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.356mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg Ice cream sundae cone
Folate 5µg 19µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.35µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.5µg Ice cream sundae cone
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.01mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.022mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.031mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.058mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.016mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.015mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.035mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.018mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 15mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 2.717g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 1.775g Ice cream sundae cone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.747g Ice cream sundae cone

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Chocolate milk Ice cream sundae cone
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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
14%
Chocolate milk
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
20%
Ice cream sundae cone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.613g)

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.