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Cocoa solids vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa solids and Ice cream

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 418% more than Ice cream.
  • Ice cream has 480 times less Manganese than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 3.837mg of Manganese, while Ice cream has 0.008mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +599%
Contains more Potassium +665.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +887%
Contains more Copper +16369.6%
Contains more Manganese +47862.5%
Contains more Selenium +694.4%
Equal in Calcium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +15300%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +599%
Contains more Potassium +665.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +887%
Contains more Copper +16369.6%
Contains more Manganese +47862.5%
Contains more Selenium +694.4%
Equal in Calcium - 128

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 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1783.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.8%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
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% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1783.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.8%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +460%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +145.3%
Contains more Other +544.4%
Contains more Water +1933.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +460%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +145.3%
Contains more Other +544.4%
Contains more Water +1933.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.452
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.452

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Ice cream
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 solids Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 19.6g 3.5g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 11g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 23.6g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 207kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 21.22g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0.7g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 128mg
Iron 13.86mg 0.09mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 14mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 105mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 199mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 80mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.69mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.023mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.008mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 1.8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.041mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.24mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.116mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.048mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 5µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.045mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.146mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.195mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.316mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.258mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.081mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.157mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.217mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.088mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 2.969g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.