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

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How are Ice cream sandwich and Buckwheat different?

  • Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Buckwheat is higher in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily need of Copper 12% more than Buckwheat.
  • Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol.

Ice cream sandwich and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.403mg

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% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
~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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1282.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +155.8%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1315.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1108.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

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 Buckwheat
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Buckwheat Opinion
Calories 237kcal 92kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 3.38g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 8.57g 0.62g Ice cream sandwich
Net carbs 37.14g 17.24g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 19.94g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 29mg 51mg Buckwheat
Calcium 86mg 7mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg 88mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.26mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Sugar 18.57g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 0g 2.7g Buckwheat
Copper 0.254mg 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 72mg 70mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 129mg 4mg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 286IU 0IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.09mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 3.1µg 2.2µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.04mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.039mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.94mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Folate 34µg 14µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 8mg 20.1mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 2.317g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 0.188g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.188g Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.