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Ice cream sandwich vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ice cream sandwich and Blue cheese

  • Ice cream sandwich has more Copper, however, Blue cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 6 times more Copper than Blue cheese. Ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of Copper, while Blue cheese has 0.04mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice cream sandwich and Cheese, blue.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +535%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Calcium +514%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +535%
Contains more Manganese +4133.3%
Contains more Calcium +514%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2340%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Equal in Folate - 36
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2340%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1487.2%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +398.8%
Contains more Fats +235.4%
Contains more Other +364.5%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +1487.2%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +398.8%
Contains more Fats +235.4%
Contains more Other +364.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.3%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.3%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 2.34g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 8.57g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 37.14g 2.34g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 18.57g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 86mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 115mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 129mg 1146mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.254mg 0.04mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg 0.009mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 286IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.029mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.016mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 34µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 21mg 75mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 18.669g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.8g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.352g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.