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Dove milk chocolate vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dove milk chocolate and chocolate ice cream

  • Chocolate ice cream contains less calcium than dove milk chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for dove milk chocolate is 62% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 2 times less sugar than dove milk chocolate. Dove milk chocolate has 55.45g of sugar, while chocolate ice cream has 25.36g.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index than dove milk chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%

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 2.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +188.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112%
Contains more WaterWater +3359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.24g 6.8g 57%
Fats 31.72g 11g 32%
Calories 546kcal 216kcal 17%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 15%
Phosphorus 107mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Carbs 59.78g 28.2g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g 5%
Cholesterol 18mg 34mg 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Calcium 160mg 109mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 4%
Protein 5.94g 3.8g 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Iron 1.11mg 0.93mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 63mg 76mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 57.38g 27g N/A
Sugar 55.45g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.246g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate Chocolate ice cream
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
0%
Dove milk chocolate
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.