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White chocolate vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white chocolate and chocolate ice cream?

  • White chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin K, and vitamin B2, yet chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A, iron, copper, and manganese.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
  • White chocolate has 30 times more vitamin K than chocolate ice cream. While white chocolate has 9.1µg of vitamin K, chocolate ice cream has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate ice cream is lower.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Ice creams, chocolate types in this article.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 more CalciumCalcium +82.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1650%

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% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.554mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +191.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4184.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 6.8g 57%
Fats 32.09g 11g 32%
Calories 539kcal 216kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 3.21g 15%
Vitamin A 9µg 118µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.29µg 11%
Carbs 59.24g 28.2g 10%
Phosphorus 176mg 107mg 10%
Iron 0.24mg 0.93mg 9%
Calcium 199mg 109mg 9%
Copper 0.06mg 0.135mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.194mg 7%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.2g 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.41g 4%
Protein 5.87g 3.8g 4%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.3mg 4%
Cholesterol 21mg 34mg 4%
Selenium 4.5µg 2.5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.226mg 3%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.042mg 2%
Choline 29.5mg 22.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.554mg 1%
Sodium 90mg 76mg 1%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.58mg 1%
Potassium 286mg 249mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 59.04g 27g N/A
Sugar 59g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.