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Ice cream vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ice cream and Hot chocolate

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Hot chocolate is richer in Copper, and Vitamin D.
  • Ice cream covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 27% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 6 times less Cholesterol than Ice cream. Ice cream has 44mg of Cholesterol, while Hot chocolate has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Copper +347.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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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Contains more Vitamin A +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +370.1%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Other - 0.95
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +370.1%
Contains more Carbs +119.7%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

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 Hot chocolate
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 9.74g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 11g 2.34g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 10.74g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 77kcal Ice cream
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 21.22g 9.66g Hot chocolate
Fiber 0.7g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 128mg 114mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 105mg
Potassium 199mg 197mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.69mg 0.63mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 1.8µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 421IU 176IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 51µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.039mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.182mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.328mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.04mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.037mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.095mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.169mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.305mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.215mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.076mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.15mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.201mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.067mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.677g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.084g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Ice cream
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.