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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and chocolate ice cream

  • The amount of manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 in cheese sandwich is higher than in chocolate ice cream.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for manganese, 41% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 14 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While cheese sandwich contains 3.185mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream contains only 0.226mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate ice cream is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +181.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +673.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +872%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +461.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.9%
Contains more FatsFats +127.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.4%
Contains more OtherOther +192.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1640.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2135.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheese sandwich Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.41g 58%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.14mg 41%
Selenium 24.3µg 2.5µg 40%
Phosphorus 382mg 107mg 39%
Sodium 839mg 76mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.042mg 26%
Fats 25g 11g 22%
Iron 2.62mg 0.93mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 3.21g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.226mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.194mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.055mg 16%
Calories 497kcal 216kcal 14%
Saturated fat 4.129g 6.8g 12%
Protein 9.8g 3.8g 12%
Folate 64µg 16µg 12%
Vitamin A 21µg 118µg 11%
Calcium 204mg 109mg 10%
Carbs 58.2g 28.2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 34mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.29µg 7%
Magnesium 54mg 29mg 6%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Copper 0.16mg 0.135mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.58mg 3%
Potassium 306mg 249mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.554mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 27g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Chocolate ice cream
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.