Oatmeal vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and chocolate ice cream
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate, while chocolate ice cream has more vitamin B12 and copper.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 63% more than chocolate ice cream.
- Oatmeal contains 13 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While oatmeal contains 3.025mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream contains only 0.226mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in oatmeal is lower.
- Chocolate ice cream has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +540.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +298.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +519% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +378.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +708.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +721% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.41g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.93mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 6.8g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.055mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.042mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.226mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 11g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 216kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.21g | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 28.2g | 6% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 249mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.554mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 107mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 109mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 22.5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.194mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 118µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 25.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.41g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
26%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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