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English muffin vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Chocolate ice cream different?

  • English muffin is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate ice cream is 33% higher.
  • English muffin contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate ice cream. While English muffin contains 1.566mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate ice cream contains only 0.226mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less Sodium.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Ice creams, chocolate are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Calcium +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Copper - 0.135
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Calcium +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.9%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.9%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.9%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 27g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 3.8g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 46g 28.2g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 216kcal English muffin
Sugar 25.36g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.89mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 133mg 107mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 464mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.7mg 0.58mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.357mg 0.14mg English muffin
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.042mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.226mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 37µg 16µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 6.8g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.41g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.541g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.