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

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What are the main differences between sardine and ice cream sandwich?

  • Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B3, and choline, while ice cream sandwich is higher in manganese.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 370% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index (61) than sardine (0).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Ice cream sandwich types in this comparison.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.2%
Contains more IronIron +1023.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.8%

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.
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +410%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17780%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +473.9%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.9%
Contains more OtherOther +292.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.05µg 370%
Selenium 52.7µg 3.1µg 90%
Phosphorus 490mg 72mg 60%
Protein 24.62g 4.29g 41%
Cholesterol 142mg 21mg 40%
Iron 2.92mg 0.26mg 33%
Calcium 382mg 86mg 30%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.566mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 2.272g 19%
Carbs 0g 37.14g 12%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.381mg 12%
Choline 75mg 8mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.4mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.028mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.209mg 9%
Sodium 307mg 129mg 8%
Copper 0.186mg 0.254mg 8%
Potassium 397mg 115mg 8%
Vitamin A 32µg 86µg 6%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.6mg 6%
Folate 10µg 34µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.146mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.528g 2.317g 4%
Fats 11.45g 8.57g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 2.661g 3%
Magnesium 39mg 29mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 208kcal 237kcal 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 18.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.