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Frozen yogurt vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Frozen yogurt and Ice cream sandwich

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher than Frozen yogurt in Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily Copper needs 27% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 3 times more Choline than Ice cream sandwich. While Frozen yogurt contains 23.1mg of Choline, Ice cream sandwich contains only 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate 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 +16.3%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +2722.2%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +2722.2%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2137.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Other +83.3%
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 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 Water +45.6%
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Other +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2172%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.317
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2172%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.317

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 3g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 3.6g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 21.6g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 127kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 19.92g 18.57g Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 100mg 86mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.46mg 0.26mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 89mg 72mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 156mg 115mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 129mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.009mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 1.9µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 176IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.146mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.028mg Frozen yogurt
Folate 4µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.05µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 13mg 21mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 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 0.986g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

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Frozen yogurt Ice cream sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0089999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.