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Egg vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Egg and Ice cream sandwich?

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, however, Ice cream sandwich is richer in Manganese.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 194% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Ice cream sandwich 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.
Contains more Iron +357.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +687.4%
Contains more Selenium +893.5%
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Sodium - 129
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +357.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +687.4%
Contains more Selenium +893.5%
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%
Equal in Potassium - 115
Equal in Sodium - 129

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +3216.1%
Equal in Other - 1.1
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +193.2%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +52.6%
Contains more Carbs +3216.1%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 12.58g 4.29g Egg
Fats 10.61g 8.57g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 155kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 1.12g 18.57g Egg
Calcium 50mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 1.19mg 0.26mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 172mg 72mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 115mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 129mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.6mg Egg
Copper 2mg 0.254mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 30.8µg 3.1µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 286IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 86µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.4mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.146mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.209mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.028mg Egg
Folate 44µg 34µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.05µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.267g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.001g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 2.661g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Ice cream sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
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
45%
Egg
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.