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

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How are Ice cream sandwich and Milkshake different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Ice cream sandwich is 23% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 27 times more Manganese than Milkshake. While Ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of Manganese, Milkshake contains only 0.014mg.

Ice cream sandwich and Milk shakes, thick vanilla are the varieties 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 +160%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Contains more Manganese +2621.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
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 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Contains more Manganese +2621.4%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%

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 A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +972.6%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +940%
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 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +972.6%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +940%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.86
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +182.8%
Contains more Carbs +109.2%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1910.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1910.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%

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 Milkshake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 17.75g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 3.86g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 3.03g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 17.75g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 112kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g 17.75g Milkshake
Calcium 86mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.26mg 0.1mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 115mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 129mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.6mg 0.39mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg 0.051mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.014mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 2.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 91IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 25µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.05mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.03mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Folate 34µg 7µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 21mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 2.317g 1.886g Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.875g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.113g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sandwich Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.