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

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The main differences between Yogurt and Ice cream sandwich

  • Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Yogurt is 29% higher.
  • Yogurt contains 3 times more Selenium than Ice cream sandwich. Yogurt contains 9.7µg of Selenium, while Ice cream sandwich contains 3.1µg.
  • Yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
5
:
5
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +212.9%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +1394.1%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Ice cream sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +212.9%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +1394.1%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
4
:
6
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Ice cream sandwich
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 B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
2
:
3
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Protein +137.5%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Fats +2097.4%
Contains more Carbs +931.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Ice cream sandwich
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 +137.5%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Fats +2097.4%
Contains more Carbs +931.7%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18833.3%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Ice cream sandwich
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18833.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 10.19g 4.29g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 3.6g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 59kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 3.24g 18.57g Yogurt
Calcium 110mg 86mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 135mg 72mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 115mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 129mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.017mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.009mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 9.7µg 3.1µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.146mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.209mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.028mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.05µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 5mg 21mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 0.117g 2.317g Yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.