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French toast vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between french toast and ice cream sandwich?

  • French toast is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper and manganese.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 32% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 6 times less selenium than french toast. French toast contains 20.1µg of selenium, while ice cream sandwich contains 3.1µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less cholesterol.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +542.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +548.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +337.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.7%

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +520%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.566mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Cholesterol 116mg 21mg 32%
Selenium 20.1µg 3.1µg 31%
Copper 0.058mg 0.254mg 22%
Iron 1.67mg 0.26mg 18%
Sodium 479mg 129mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.146mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.05µg 11%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.381mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.111mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.209mg 7%
Protein 7.7g 4.29g 7%
Phosphorus 117mg 72mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 2.661g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.028mg 4%
Carbs 25g 37.14g 4%
Vitamin A 124µg 86µg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Fats 10.8g 8.57g 3%
Folate 43µg 34µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.723g 2.317g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 2.272g 2%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.6mg 1%
Potassium 134mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 100mg 86mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Calories 229kcal 237kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 1.566mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
25%
French toast
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast 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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.