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Ice cream sandwich vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ice cream sandwich and Brussels sprouts?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.

We used Ice cream sandwich and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.3%
Contains more IronIron +438.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~69mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.8%
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2756.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315%
Contains more WaterWater +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11469.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6634.2%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 153g 1005%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Copper 0.254mg 0.07mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.219mg 15%
Iron 0.26mg 1.4mg 14%
Fats 8.57g 0.3g 13%
Calories 237kcal 43kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.062g 10%
Carbs 37.14g 8.95g 9%
Potassium 115mg 389mg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.023g 7%
Folate 34µg 61µg 7%
Vitamin A 86µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.745mg 5%
Sodium 129mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.09mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 42mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.88mg 3%
Selenium 3.1µg 1.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.337mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.139mg 2%
Protein 4.29g 3.38g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.309mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.42mg 2%
Choline 8mg 19.1mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 2.2g N/A
Phosphorus 72mg 69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 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 Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.255g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.