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Italian ice vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between italian ice and chocolate

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B12 in chocolate is higher than in italian ice.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 113% more than italian ice.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
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 -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9216.7%
Contains more IronIron +8811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10180%
Contains more ZincZinc +6600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6995%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5840%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.725mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 +8807.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +156300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian ice 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 Italian ice Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 1.028mg 113%
Iron 0.09mg 8.02mg 99%
Saturated fat 0g 18.519g 84%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.419mg 61%
Fats 0.02g 31.28g 48%
Magnesium 0mg 146mg 35%
Phosphorus 0mg 206mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Calories 53kcal 546kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.54g 24%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.01mg 18%
Carbs 13.5g 61.17g 16%
Potassium 6mg 559mg 16%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Protein 0.03g 4.88g 10%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.092g 7%
Calcium 1mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.297mg 6%
Selenium 0.1µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.025mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 24mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 13.5g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.725mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
2%
Italian ice
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.