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Ice cream sandwich vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ice cream sandwich and American cheese

  • Ice cream sandwich has more Copper, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 96% higher.
  • American cheese contains 6 times less Copper than Ice cream sandwich. Ice cream sandwich contains 0.254mg of Copper, while American cheese contains 0.046mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +452.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +829.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1115.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +142.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +315%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.6%

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% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1960.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +903.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.6%
Contains more FatsFats +270.9%
Contains more OtherOther +515.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +209.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich American cheese Opinion
Calories 237kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 4.29g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 8.57g 31.79g American cheese
Net carbs 37.14g 3.7g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 3.7g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 100mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 86mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 115mg 132mg American cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0.63mg American cheese
Sugar 18.57g 2.26g American cheese
Copper 0.254mg 0.046mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 72mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 129mg 1671mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 86µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.381mg 0.041mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.015mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.076mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 34µg 8µg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 1.144g Ice cream sandwich
Choline 8mg 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 2.317g 18.057g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.286g Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich American cheese
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
13%
Ice cream sandwich
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.