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

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A recap on differences between Ice cream sandwich and Cream cheese

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 35 times more Manganese than Cream cheese. While Ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of Manganese, Cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, cream.

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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 +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +1311.1%
Contains more Manganese +3363.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +1311.1%
Contains more Manganese +3363.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%

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 B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620.9%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620.9%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +572.8%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Fats +301.9%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Water - 52.62
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +572.8%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Fats +301.9%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Water - 52.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.7%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich Cream cheese
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 5.52g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 8.57g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 37.14g 5.52g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 18.57g 3.76g Cream cheese
Calcium 86mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0.11mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 115mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 129mg 314mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.5mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.018mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.011mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 286IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.023mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.091mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 34µg 9µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 21mg 101mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 20.213g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.483g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Cream cheese
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.