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

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The main differences between Peppermint and Chocolate ice cream

  • Peppermint has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 52% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 45 times less Vitamin C than Peppermint. Peppermint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C, while Chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg.
  • Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh 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 Calcium +122.9%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +740%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Calcium +122.9%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +740%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.5%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +654.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.5%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Contains more Fats +1070.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +36.2%
Contains more Fats +1070.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9627.3%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9627.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 3.75g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 0.94g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 14.89g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 70kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Peppermint
Fiber 8g 1.2g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 109mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 0.93mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 29mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 569mg 249mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 76mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 0.58mg Peppermint
Copper 0.329mg 0.135mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.14mg Peppermint
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 4248IU 416IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 118µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0.7mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.042mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.194mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 0.226mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.055mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 16µg Peppermint
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 6.8g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.41g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peppermint Chocolate ice cream
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.554g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.