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Ice cream sandwich vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ice cream sandwich and barbecue chicken different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is higher in copper and manganese; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 35% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 76 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. While ice cream sandwich contains 0.381mg of manganese, barbecue chicken contains only 0.005mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less cholesterol.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than ice cream sandwich (61).

Ice cream sandwich and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used 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 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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +229.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.7%
Contains more IronIron +265.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +609.7%

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 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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +840%
Contains more CholineCholine +686.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30850%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.7%
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.2%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Protein 4.29g 22.51g 36%
Cholesterol 21mg 127mg 35%
Selenium 3.1µg 22µg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.732mg 26%
Phosphorus 72mg 218mg 21%
Copper 0.254mg 0.077mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.47µg 18%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.005mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.191mg 13%
Carbs 37.14g 0.12g 12%
Zinc 0.6mg 1.78mg 11%
Choline 8mg 62.9mg 10%
Fats 8.57g 15.08g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 6.446g 9%
Iron 0.26mg 0.95mg 9%
Sodium 129mg 335mg 9%
Vitamin A 86µg 20µg 7%
Folate 34µg 8µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.317g 3.927g 7%
Calcium 86mg 16mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.227mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.055mg 5%
Potassium 115mg 255mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 2.038g 2%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 226kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.152mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.