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Icing vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Icing and Dove milk chocolate

  • Icing contains less Calcium, Iron, and Fiber than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dove milk chocolate is 81% higher.
  • Dove milk chocolate has 3 times less Sodium than Icing. Icing has 184mg of Sodium, while Dove milk chocolate has 63mg.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk 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.
Icing
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5233.3%
Contains more IronIron +593.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.8%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Icing
8
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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 2.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +836%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +95.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
3
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Dove milk chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Calories 418kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Protein 0g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 16.23g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
Net carbs 67.89g 57.38g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 59.78g Icing
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Icing
Magnesium 1mg Icing
Calcium 3mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Potassium 34mg Icing
Iron 0.16mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 63.1g 55.45g Dove milk chocolate
Fiber 0g 2.4g Dove milk chocolate
Zinc 0.07mg Icing
Phosphorus 18mg Icing
Sodium 184mg 63mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Selenium 0.1µg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Folate 8µg Icing
Trans Fat 0g 0.246g Icing
Choline 2.3mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 19.24g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing Dove milk 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
12%
Icing
2%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.266g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/nutrients
  2. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.