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

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What are the main differences between Cocoa bean and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Chocolate ice cream has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium than Cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 386% higher.
  • Cocoa bean has 27 times more Manganese than Chocolate ice cream. Cocoa bean has 3.737mg of Manganese, while Chocolate ice cream has 0.14mg.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Ice creams, chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 +1568.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1541.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +580.4%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +998.3%
Contains more Copper +2571.9%
Contains more Manganese +2569.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +1568.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1541.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +580.4%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +998.3%
Contains more Copper +2571.9%
Contains more Manganese +2569.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Equal in Calcium - 109

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 B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
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 B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +1963%
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 +376.3%
Contains more Fats +19.1%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +1963%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.41
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.41

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 27g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 3.8g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 11g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 28.2g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 216kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 25.36g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 1.2g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 109mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.93mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 29mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 107mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 249mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 76mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.58mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.135mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.14mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 2.5µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.042mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.194mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.226mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.055mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 16µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 3.21g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.41g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Chocolate ice cream
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
21%
Cocoa bean
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.