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

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How are ice cream sandwich and broccoli different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper and manganese, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 99% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index (61) than broccoli (32).

Ice cream sandwich and Broccoli, raw types were 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% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.8%
Contains more IronIron +180.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7715.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.8%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2216.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +82.6%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24090.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5878.9%
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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 101.6µg 84%
Copper 0.254mg 0.049mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.038g 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.37g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.175mg 11%
Calories 237kcal 34kcal 10%
Carbs 37.14g 6.64g 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.039g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.011g 7%
Folate 34µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.573mg 7%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin A 86µg 31µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.639mg 6%
Iron 0.26mg 0.73mg 6%
Potassium 115mg 316mg 6%
Sodium 129mg 33mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.78mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.071mg 3%
Protein 4.29g 2.82g 3%
Choline 8mg 18.7mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.117mg 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Selenium 3.1µg 2.5µg 1%
Phosphorus 72mg 66mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.059mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.