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

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What are the differences between crackers and ice cream sandwich?

  • Crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin B3; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 16 times less iron than crackers. Crackers contain 4.03mg of iron, while ice cream sandwich contains 0.26mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less sodium.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Ice cream sandwich types in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +54.8%
Contains more FatsFats +208.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.1%
Contains more OtherOther +126.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1457.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +146.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.272g 72%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.3µg 57%
Iron 4.03mg 0.26mg 47%
Fats 26.43g 8.57g 27%
Sodium 726mg 129mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.111mg 25%
Phosphorus 248mg 72mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.146mg 24%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.566mg 17%
Copper 0.104mg 0.254mg 17%
Folate 92µg 34µg 15%
Saturated fat 5.562g 2.317g 15%
Calories 510kcal 237kcal 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 2.661g 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Carbs 61.3g 37.14g 8%
Selenium 6.7µg 3.1µg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Protein 6.64g 4.29g 5%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.381mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.028mg 3%
Calcium 120mg 86mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.6mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 37.14g N/A
Potassium 118mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 18.57g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Choline 9.6mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.