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Chocolate vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Italian ice

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 in Chocolate is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 113% more than Italian ice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9216.7%
Contains more IronIron +8811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10180%
Contains more ZincZinc +6600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6995%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5840%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +234%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.715mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +156300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3300%
Contains more WaterWater +8807.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Italian ice
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Italian ice Opinion
Calories 546kcal 53kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 0.03g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.02g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 54.17g 13.5g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 13.5g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Italian ice
Magnesium 146mg 0mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 1mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 6mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Italian ice
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.03mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 0mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 50IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.02mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.01mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.715mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.005mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.002mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 5µg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.112g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Italian ice
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
9%
Chocolate
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.