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Chocolate vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Icing

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 114% more.
  • Icing contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +1766.7%
Contains more Iron +4912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +1544.1%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +2771.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1766.7%
Contains more Iron +4912.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1044.4%
Contains more Potassium +1544.1%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +2771.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
6
:
6
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.5%
Chocolate
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +109.9%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +1453.6%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +109.9%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +1453.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.1%
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +628.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Icing Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 67.89g Icing
Protein 4.88g 0g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 16.23g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 67.89g Icing
Calories 546kcal 418kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 63.1g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 3mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.16mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 1mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 18mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 34mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 184mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.07mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.22mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.055mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0mg Chocolate
Folate 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Icing
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 18.519g 2.974g Icing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 4.86g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7.951g Icing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Icing
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
10%
Chocolate
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.545g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.