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

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Important differences between Chocolate and Chocolate ice cream

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 99% more.
  • Chocolate contains 10 times more Manganese than Chocolate ice cream. Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, while Chocolate ice cream contains 0.14mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 Iron +762.4%
Contains more Magnesium +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +246.6%
Contains more Copper +661.5%
Contains more Manganese +913.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +762.4%
Contains more Magnesium +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +246.6%
Contains more Copper +661.5%
Contains more Manganese +913.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +732%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +732%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Water +5642.3%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.9%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Water +5642.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 27g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 3.8g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 11g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 28.2g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 216kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 25.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 7g 1.2g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 8.02mg 0.93mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 29mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 107mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 249mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 76mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.58mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.135mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.5µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.3mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.226mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.3µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 34mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 18.519g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 3.21g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.41g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

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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
10%
Chocolate
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. 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.