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.
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.
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+150%
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Protein
+51.4%
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Fats
+37.3%
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Carbs
+126.3%
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Other
+100%
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
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Water
+150%
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Protein
+51.4%
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Fats
+37.3%
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Carbs
+126.3%
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Other
+100%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+103.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+510.8%
Saturated Fat:
6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.452 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-20%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+103.4%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.9g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 3.5g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 11g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 23.6g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 207kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 21.22g |
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| Fiber | 0.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 128mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.69mg | |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 421IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 118µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.16µg |
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| Choline | 26mg | 128.4mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 58mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.79g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.969g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 2.761g |
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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
17%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)