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Ice cream vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ice cream and chocolate cake?

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet chocolate cake is richer in copper, iron, choline, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for copper is 20% higher.
  • Ice cream has 2 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate cake. Ice cream has 0.39µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +1688.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +880.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.8%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Copper 0.023mg 0.207mg 20%
Choline 26mg 128.4mg 19%
Iron 0.09mg 1.61mg 19%
Selenium 1.8µg 11.9µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 2.761g 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.28mg 12%
Carbs 23.6g 53.4g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.16µg 10%
Sodium 80mg 315mg 10%
Calories 207kcal 371kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 6.039g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.141mg 8%
Calcium 128mg 60mg 7%
Fats 11g 15.1g 6%
Saturated fat 6.79g 5.43g 6%
Folate 5µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.137mg 6%
Cholesterol 44mg 58mg 5%
Fiber 0.7g 1.6g 4%
Protein 3.5g 5.3g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.213mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 199mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.69mg 0%
Phosphorus 105mg 106mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.