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

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A recap on differences between ice cream sandwich and arrowroot

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 76% more than ice cream sandwich.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.8%
Contains more IronIron +753.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

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% 29% 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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +894.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.693mg

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +4185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.4%
Contains more WaterWater +65.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%
~equal in Protein ~4.24g

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2369.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Ice cream sandwich Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 34µg 338µg 76%
Iron 0.26mg 2.22mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.266mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.092g 15%
Copper 0.254mg 0.121mg 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.2g 13%
Potassium 115mg 454mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.039g 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 1µg 9%
Calories 237kcal 65kcal 9%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.174mg 9%
Calcium 86mg 6mg 8%
Carbs 37.14g 13.39g 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.004g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.059mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.7µg 4%
Phosphorus 72mg 98mg 4%
Sodium 129mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.143mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.292mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.693mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Protein 4.29g 4.24g 0%
Net carbs 37.14g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Zinc 0.6mg 0.63mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Arrowroot
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.