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Ice cream vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Pudding

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Pudding is richer in Copper, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 25% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Pudding. Ice cream contains 44mg of Cholesterol, while Pudding contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +1112.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +382.6%
Contains more Manganese +1112.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%

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 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Other - 0.92
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.16
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 18.84g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 3.16g Ice cream
Fats 11g 3.15g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 19.64g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 120kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 0.7g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 128mg 106mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 105mg 87mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 150mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 98mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.48mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.008mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 1.8µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 421IU 139IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 39µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.038mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.157mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.326mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 4µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.31µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 9mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 6.79g 1.81g Pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.819g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.18g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.