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

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Summary of differences between chocolate ice cream and cheese sandwich

  • 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.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 2 times more saturated fat than cheese sandwich. While chocolate ice cream contains 6.8g of saturated fat, cheese sandwich contains only 4.129g.

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

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
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%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +461.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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.
Chocolate ice cream Cheese sandwich
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 Chocolate ice cream Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 9.166g 58%
Manganese 0.14mg 1.083mg 41%
Selenium 2.5µg 24.3µg 40%
Phosphorus 107mg 382mg 39%
Sodium 76mg 839mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.358mg 26%
Fats 11g 25g 22%
Iron 0.93mg 2.62mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 10.351g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 3.185mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.427mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.261mg 16%
Calories 216kcal 497kcal 14%
Saturated fat 6.8g 4.129g 12%
Protein 3.8g 9.8g 12%
Folate 16µg 64µg 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 21µg 11%
Calcium 109mg 204mg 10%
Carbs 28.2g 58.2g 10%
Cholesterol 34mg 7mg 9%
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.12µg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 54mg 6%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.16mg 3%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.87mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 306mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.5mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.622mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 55.1g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Cheese 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
85%
Cheese sandwich

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.