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, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet pudding is richer in copper and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 25% higher.
- Ice cream contains 5 times more cholesterol than pudding. Ice cream contains 44mg of cholesterol, while pudding contains 9mg.
- Pudding has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
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 CalciumCalcium | +20.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +277.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +382.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1112.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +262.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 1.81g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 9mg | 12% |
| Fats | 11g | 3.15g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.111mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 39µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.157mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.819g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.326mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.31µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3.7µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 87mg | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 11.3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.18g | 2% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 19.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 3.16g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 18.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 11.96g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| 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 | 0g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.