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Cocoa bean vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa bean and Ice cream sandwich

  • Cocoa bean is richer than Ice cream sandwich in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa bean is 373% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 +29.1%
Contains more Iron +5869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1541.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.1%
Contains more Potassium +2081.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +961.7%
Contains more Copper +1320.1%
Contains more Manganese +880.8%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +5869.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1541.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +911.1%
Contains more Potassium +2081.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Zinc +961.7%
Contains more Copper +1320.1%
Contains more Manganese +880.8%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%

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 B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.111
Equal in Folate - 34
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.111
Equal in Folate - 34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +321.9%
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Contains more Other +609.1%
Contains more Water +1711.1%
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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +321.9%
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Contains more Other +609.1%
Contains more Water +1711.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 18.1g 4.29g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 8.57g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 37.14g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 1.76g 18.57g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 86mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.26mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 29mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 72mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 115mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 129mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.6mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.381mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 3.1µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.146mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.566mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.209mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.028mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg 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 21mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 2.661g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cocoa bean Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.