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

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Differences between Cheese sandwich and Ice cream sandwich

  • Ice cream sandwich contains less Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Calcium than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 44% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +907.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.6%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Manganese +184.3%
Contains more Selenium +683.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +907.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.6%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Manganese +184.3%
Contains more Selenium +683.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +58.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.1%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +302.8%
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +832.1%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +302.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.4%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Water +1428.1%
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% 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 +128.4%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.7%
Contains more Other +245.5%
Contains more Water +1428.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 37.14g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 4.29g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 8.57g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 37.14g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 237kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 18.57g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 86mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.26mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 29mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 72mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 115mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.6mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.381mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 3.1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.111mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.146mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.566mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.209mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.028mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 34µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.05µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
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 21mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 2.661g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.272g Cheese sandwich

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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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.812g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.