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

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella and Ice cream sandwich

  • Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Phosphorus needs 65% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Mozzarella contains 18 times more Vitamin B12 than Ice cream sandwich. While Mozzarella contains 0.92µg of Vitamin B12, Ice cream sandwich contains only 0.05µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +421.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +627.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +840.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.26mg

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.
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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1740%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1205%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +541%
Contains more FatsFats +99.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1098.1%
~equal in Water ~48.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +346.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Calories 280kcal 237kcal Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 4.29g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 8.57g Mozzarella
Net carbs 3.1g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 3.1g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 54mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 731mg 86mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 115mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.25mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 1.23g 18.57g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 3.13mg 0.6mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 72mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 129mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 286IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg 86µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 15.7µg 3.1µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.146mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.028mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.05µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 18.4mg 8mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.661g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
22%
Mozzarella
13%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.