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

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How are Ice cream sandwich and Fontina different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, while Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 10 times more Copper than Fontina. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of Copper, while Fontina contains 0.025mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.

Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, fontina types were used 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 +13%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Copper +916%
Contains more Manganese +2621.4%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.6%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Copper +916%
Contains more Manganese +2621.4%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.6%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%

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 E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3260%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2296.1%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +496.7%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Other +244.5%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +2296.1%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Protein +496.7%
Contains more Fats +263.4%
Contains more Other +244.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.5%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.5%

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 Fontina
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 1.55g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 8.57g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 37.14g 1.55g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 18.57g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 86mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.26mg 0.23mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 115mg 64mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 800mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.254mg 0.025mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.014mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 286IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.27mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.021mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.15mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 34µg 6µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 21mg 116mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 19.196g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.654g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.