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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; 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 than white chocolate. Ice cream has 118µg of vitamin A, while white chocolate has 9µg.
  • White chocolate is lower in cholesterol.
  • Ice cream has a higher glycemic index than white chocolate.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.008mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +542.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.608mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +4592.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more FatsFats +191.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 19.412g 57%
Fats 11g 32.09g 32%
Calories 207kcal 539kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 9.097g 15%
Carbs 23.6g 59.24g 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 9µg 12%
Phosphorus 105mg 176mg 10%
Cholesterol 44mg 21mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.56µg 7%
Calcium 128mg 199mg 7%
Protein 3.5g 5.87g 5%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.745mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.013g 4%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.96mg 4%
Copper 0.023mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 199mg 286mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.282mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0.2g 2%
Iron 0.09mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.063mg 2%
Choline 26mg 29.5mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.608mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 59.04g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 21.22g 59g N/A
Zinc 0.69mg 0.74mg 0%
Sodium 80mg 90mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
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.