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Ice cream sundae cone vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice cream sundae cone and chocolate ice cream

  • Ice cream sundae cone is higher in vitamin B3; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in iron and copper.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 20% higher.
  • Ice cream sundae cone has 5 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While ice cream sundae cone has 1.111mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • Ice cream sundae cone has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sundae cone 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 14% 18% 18% 14% 27% 15% 55% 15% 11% 13%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.5µg

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 0% 39% 2.2% 1.5% 23% 49% 21% 21% 12% 44% 1.3% 14% 6.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~118µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.194mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 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 FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
~equal in Carbs ~28.2g
~equal in Water ~55.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 34% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.717 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 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 -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sundae cone Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.717g 6.8g 19%
Iron 0.36mg 0.93mg 7%
Copper 0.082mg 0.135mg 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 34mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.111mg 0.226mg 6%
Fats 14g 11g 5%
Calcium 60mg 109mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.042mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.775g 3.21g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.356mg 0.554mg 4%
Phosphorus 128mg 107mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.29µg 3%
Calories 254kcal 216kcal 2%
Sodium 115mg 76mg 2%
Protein 3g 3.8g 2%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.14mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 22.5mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 0.41g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.194mg 1%
Folate 19µg 16µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 204mg 249mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.3mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 28.89g 28.2g 0%
Net carbs 27.89g 27g N/A
Sugar 21.26g 25.36g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.58mg 0%
Vitamin A 117µg 118µg 0%
Selenium 2.3µg 2.5µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.022mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sundae cone 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
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Ice cream sundae cone
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.