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

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Important differences between Ice cream and White chocolate

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, however, White chocolate has more Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.
  • Ice cream has 13 times more Vitamin A RAE than White chocolate. Ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while White chocolate has 9µg.
  • White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Calcium +55.5%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Manganese - 0.008
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Calcium +55.5%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains more Copper +160.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Equal in Manganese - 0.008

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 +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.608
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +1303.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2933.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.608

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4592.3%
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +151%
Contains more Other +66.7%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +4592.3%
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +151%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.1%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 3.5g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 11g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 23.6g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 207kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 21.22g 59g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0.2g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 0.09mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 199mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 80mg 90mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.023mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg
Selenium 1.8µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 421IU 30IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 9µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 5µg 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg White chocolate
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 21mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 6.79g 19.412g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.013g White chocolate

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream White 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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.