Ice cream vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ice cream and chocolate?
- Ice cream is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin A, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 112% more.
- Ice cream has 59 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While ice cream has 118µg of vitamin A, chocolate has only 2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.
We used Ice creams, vanilla and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types 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 CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +942.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8811.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4369.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17637.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +69.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +6188.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +221.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 1.028mg | 112% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 8.02mg | 99% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 18.519g | 53% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Fats | 11g | 31.28g | 31% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 7g | 25% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 546kcal | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 9.54g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 206mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 61.17g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 2µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 559mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.23µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals