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

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Summary of differences between ice cream sandwich and cauliflower

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and fiber.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 54% more than ice cream sandwich.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sandwich and Cauliflower, 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +551.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1092.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +453.8%
~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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2960.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +647.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +88.3%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7726.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7229%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

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 Cauliflower
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Copper 0.254mg 0.039mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.031g 15%
Fats 8.57g 0.28g 13%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 15.5µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.184mg 12%
Calories 237kcal 25kcal 11%
Carbs 37.14g 4.97g 11%
Saturated fat 2.317g 0.13g 10%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.155mg 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.667mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.06mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 0.034g 7%
Choline 8mg 44.3mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.507mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Folate 34µg 57µg 6%
Calcium 86mg 22mg 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.6µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.05mg 5%
Potassium 115mg 299mg 5%
Protein 4.29g 1.92g 5%
Phosphorus 72mg 44mg 4%
Sodium 129mg 30mg 4%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.27mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.26mg 0.42mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
13%
Cauliflower

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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.187g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.