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Italian ice vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian ice and Chocolate ice cream

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher than Italian ice in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Ice creams, 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 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4050%
Contains more IronIron +933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1250%
Contains more ZincZinc +1833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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% 10% 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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1840%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10980%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +54900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2500%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 53kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Protein 0.03g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.02g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 13.5g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 13.5g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Italian ice
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 1mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 6mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.03mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 0mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 4mg 76mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 0.1µg 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.226mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 5µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 0g 6.8g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Chocolate ice cream
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
3%
Italian ice
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.