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American cheese vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and Ice cream sandwich

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Ice cream sandwich has more Copper.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 96% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 30 times less Vitamin B12 than American cheese. American cheese contains 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Ice cream sandwich contains 0.05µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 +1115.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +790.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Selenium +551.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +829.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1115.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +790.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Selenium +551.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +452.2%
Contains more Manganese +829.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1960.5%
Contains more Folate +325%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1960.5%
Contains more Folate +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +322.6%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Other +515.5%
Contains more Carbs +903.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +322.6%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Other +515.5%
Contains more Carbs +903.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 18.13g 4.29g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 8.57g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 371kcal 237kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 18.57g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 86mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.26mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 641mg 72mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 115mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 2.49mg 0.6mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.041mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 20.2µg 3.1µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 286IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 86µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.4mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.146mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.209mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.028mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.05µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 1.144g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.002g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 2.661g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

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American cheese Ice cream sandwich
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Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.