Ice cream vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ice cream and dove milk chocolate different?
- Dove milk chocolate has more iron and fiber than ice cream.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for dove milk chocolate is 62% higher.
- Ice cream contains 2 times more cholesterol than dove milk chocolate. While ice cream contains 44mg of cholesterol, dove milk chocolate contains only 18mg.
- Dove milk chocolate has a lower glycemic index (45) than ice cream (62).
Ice creams, vanilla and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
5.94 g
Fats:
31.72 g
Carbs:
59.78 g
Water:
1.61 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3688.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.3% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 19.24g | 57% |
| Fats | 11g | 31.72g | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 546kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 59.78g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 2.4g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.5g | 5.94g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 128mg | 160mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 80mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 57.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 55.45g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.246g | 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 | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)