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Ice pop vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ice pop and chocolate

  • Ice pop has less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and caffeine.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 114% more than ice pop.
  • Ice pop has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3626.7%
Contains more IronIron +1385.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +8197.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +12933.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.1%
Contains more OtherOther +4150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18605.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6725%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +636.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice pop Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 1.028mg 114%
Iron 0.54mg 8.02mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.013g 18.519g 84%
Manganese 0mg 1.419mg 62%
Fats 0.24g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 1mg 146mg 35%
Phosphorus 0mg 206mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 9.54g 24%
Calories 79kcal 546kcal 23%
Zinc 0.15mg 2.01mg 17%
Potassium 15mg 559mg 16%
Carbs 19.23g 61.17g 14%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Protein 0g 4.88g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 1.092g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.297mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.725mg 5%
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.042mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Fructose 2.72g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 13.66g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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
0%
Ice pop
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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 pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.