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Graham cracker vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Graham cracker and Ice cream sandwich

  • Ice cream sandwich contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 44% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
7
:
3
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Iron +1353.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +167.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Graham cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Ice cream sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +1353.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Manganese +167.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Copper +49.4%

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.
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
8
:
2
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Vitamin E +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Folate +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Graham cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Ice cream sandwich
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 E +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more Folate +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +14200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
4
:
1
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +109.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +1342.5%
Graham cracker
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Ice cream sandwich
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 Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +109.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +1342.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
2
:
1
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.661
Graham cracker
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Ice cream sandwich
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.661

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 37.14g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 4.29g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 8.57g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 37.14g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 237kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 18.57g Ice cream sandwich
Fiber 3.4g 0g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 3.78mg 0.26mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 29mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 72mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 115mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.96mg 0.6mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 1.019mg 0.381mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 3.1µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.4mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.111mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.146mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.566mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.209mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.028mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 34µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.3µg Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.317g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 2.272g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

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Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.