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Ice pop vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ice pop and chocolate cake

  • Ice pop contains less choline, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, and manganese than chocolate cake.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate cake is 27% higher.
  • Ice pop is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +198.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5850%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +229.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +6191.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.7%
Contains more OtherOther +4400%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11741.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17156.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.013g 5.43g 25%
Copper 0mg 0.207mg 23%
Fats 0.24g 15.1g 23%
Choline 0mg 128.4mg 23%
Selenium 0.2µg 11.9µg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 2.761g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 6.039g 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 106mg 15%
Calories 79kcal 371kcal 15%
Iron 0.54mg 1.61mg 13%
Sodium 7mg 315mg 13%
Manganese 0mg 0.28mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg 12%
Protein 0g 5.3g 11%
Carbs 19.23g 53.4g 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg 7%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 32mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.304mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 60mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.69mg 5%
Potassium 15mg 140mg 4%
Fructose 2.72g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 19.23g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 13.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice pop Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.