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

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Differences between beer and ice cream sandwich

  • Beer contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, folate, and vitamin B3 than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich's daily need coverage for copper is 28% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.9%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +4980%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4662.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more OtherOther +266.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +832.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +946.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 0.005mg 0.254mg 28%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.381mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.272g 15%
Fats 0g 8.57g 13%
Carbs 3.55g 37.14g 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.317g 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Calories 43kcal 237kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.146mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.111mg 9%
Calcium 4mg 86mg 8%
Phosphorus 14mg 72mg 8%
Protein 0.46g 4.29g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 1.566mg 7%
Folate 6µg 34µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.661g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.6mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 129mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Selenium 0.6µg 3.1µg 5%
Potassium 27mg 115mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.209mg 3%
Iron 0.02mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.05µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 18.57g N/A
Choline 10.1mg 8mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Ice cream sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Beer
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.