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Whipped cream vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between whipped cream and chocolate?

  • Whipped cream is richer in vitamin A, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 113% higher.
  • Whipped cream has 14 times more vitamin A than chocolate. Whipped cream has 685IU of vitamin A, while chocolate has 50IU.
  • Chocolate contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than whipped cream.

We used Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
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 more CalciumCalcium +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.3%
Contains more IronIron +15940%
Contains more CopperCopper +10180%
Contains more ZincZinc +443.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%

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 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
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 AVitamin A +9300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +935.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +326.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 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 +6222.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.8%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whipped cream Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 1.028mg 113%
Iron 0.05mg 8.02mg 100%
Manganese 0.001mg 1.419mg 62%
Magnesium 11mg 146mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Cholesterol 76mg 8mg 23%
Vitamin A 188µg 2µg 21%
Saturated fat 13.831g 18.519g 21%
Phosphorus 89mg 206mg 17%
Carbs 12.49g 61.17g 16%
Zinc 0.37mg 2.01mg 15%
Calories 257kcal 546kcal 14%
Fats 22.22g 31.28g 14%
Potassium 147mg 559mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.418g 9.54g 8%
Calcium 101mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8.1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.725mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.23µg 3%
Selenium 1.4µg 3µg 3%
Choline 16.8mg 3%
Protein 3.2g 4.88g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 1.092g 2%
Sodium 8mg 24mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 12.49g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 8g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.297mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whipped cream 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
14%
Whipped cream
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.688g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.