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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.2%
Contains more Iron +181.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +257%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +673.6%
Contains more Selenium +872%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Calcium +87.2%
Contains more Iron +181.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +257%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +673.6%
Contains more Selenium +872%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.9%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +106.4%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Water +1640.6%
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 Protein +157.9%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +106.4%
Contains more Other +192.3%
Contains more Water +1640.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2135.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar 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 Cheese sandwich Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 27g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 3.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 11g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 28.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 216kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 25.36g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 109mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.93mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 29mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 107mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 249mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.87mg 0.58mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.135mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.14mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 2.5µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.7mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.042mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.194mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.226mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.554mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.055mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 16µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 34mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 6.8g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.21g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.41g Cheese sandwich

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Cheese sandwich Chocolate ice cream
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
16%
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 Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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.